Field Survey Technician: Remote-Eligible & Impact-Driven

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Survey Technician to support mining-related projects across Pennsylvania. You will operate survey instruments, collect field data, and assist with data analysis to support land reclamation and environmental stewardship.

The role offers a standard 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule with potential telework up to 3 days per week, and a starting annual salary of $46,827 before taxes.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician or three years of experience in a surveying corps using standard and electronic surveying instruments.
• An associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any engineering technology field with relevant surveying duties may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and geospatial equipment to collect field data.
• Use survey software to calculate coordinates, elevations, angles, distances and control information.
• Record, review and verify field notes to support survey accuracy and project needs.
• Gather property ownership, deed and project information from county records and other sources.
• Maintain, store and protect survey equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Update operational documentation and maintain data quality standards.

Education

Associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or engineering technology

Tools

Survey instruments

Electronic surveying instruments

Geospatial software

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Survey Technician to support mining-related projects across Pennsylvania. You will operate survey instruments, collect field data, and assist with data analysis to support land reclamation and environmental stewardship.

The role offers a standard 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule with potential telework up to 3 days per week, and a starting annual salary of $46,827 before taxes.