Field Survey Technician: Robotic Equipment & Layout

Cogent Analytics; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks an experienced Survey Technician / Crew Member to join its field operations team. The role involves independent operation of Robotic Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors, and 3D laser scanners on boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys.

You will read plans, stake layouts, perform on-site computations, manage field notes, mentor junior rodpersons, and occasionally act as Crew Chief. Willingness to travel to varying job sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years hands-on experience as a land survey crew member or survey technician.
• Proven proficiency with major surveying hardware and data collection software (e.g., Trimble Access, Leica Captivate, Topcon, or Carlson).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction blueprints.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Instrument Operation: Set up, calibrate, and independently operate advanced surveying equipment such as robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, and 3D laser scanners.
• Layout & staking: Read and interpret plans to establish field layout stakes, offsets, and cut/fill markings.
• Field computations: Perform on-the-spot coordinate geometry calculations and verify measurements.
• Data management: Upload/download field data, manage digital line work, and maintain field notes and sketches.
• Crew support & mentorship: Guide entry-level rodpersons on procedures, safety, and equipment care; assist Crew Chief when needed.
• Site recovery: Locate and recover historical monuments and markers using maps and field tools.

Skills

Land surveying experience

Plan reading

Crew mentorship

Tools

Trimble Access

Leica Captivate

Topcon

Carlson

Job description

Cogent Analytics seeks an experienced Survey Technician / Crew Member to join its field operations team. The role involves independent operation of Robotic Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors, and 3D laser scanners on boundary, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys.

You will read plans, stake layouts, perform on-site computations, manage field notes, mentor junior rodpersons, and occasionally act as Crew Chief. Willingness to travel to varying job sites is required.