Field Survey Technician - Outdoor Engineering Work

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Survey Technician in Hollidaysburg, PA, to collect field data and support the planning and construction of transportation projects. The role offers outdoor work, training with modern tools, and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Typical schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential telework options. Starting salary is $46,827 with advancement based on performance and civil service rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Engineering Technician or 3 years in a survey corps with duties operating surveying instruments.
• May include an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or related engineering technology.
• Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license and PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform field measurements to support engineering and design needs.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments and tools.
• Upload and organize survey data using computer programs.
• Mark locations and assist with right-of-way and bridge point staking.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team members to support survey activities.

Skills

Engineering Technician

Survey instruments

Data handling

Education

Associate's degree in surveying

Tools

Survey instruments

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Survey Technician in Hollidaysburg, PA, to collect field data and support the planning and construction of transportation projects. The role offers outdoor work, training with modern tools, and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Typical schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential telework options. Starting salary is $46,827 with advancement based on performance and civil service rules.