Field Survey Technician: Topography, CAD & Drone Tech

Professional Engineering Consultants; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants in Wichita, KS is seeking a Survey Technician to assist in surveying land, collecting field data, and preparing survey maps and CAD files for construction and land development projects.

You will perform field work on civil engineering and surveying projects, keep accurate notes, place stakes, operate total stations, GPS receivers and data collectors, and support the crew chief with data processing, deed research and office CAD tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with surveying equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• 1 year land surveying experience preferred; familiarity with surveying software.
• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work on civil engineering and surveying projects, including topographic, ALTA, boundary, ROW and As-builts.
• Keep accurate notes, records and sketches of work performed.
• Place stakes at designated points and drive them into the ground.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GPS, data collectors).
• Recovery of survey control, boundary and topographic surveys; document project area.
• Support crew chief in obtaining invert and subsurface utility information.
• Assist with CAD drafting, data download, deed/map research and filing.
• Remain current on survey practices and safety procedures.
• Assist in analyzing survey data and preparing reports and maps.
• Collect and record field data ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Total stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Field surveying

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Travel up to 20%

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year land surveying experience preferred

Familiarity with surveying software

Tools

Survey software

Data processing tools

Total stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Professional Engineering Consultants in Wichita, KS is seeking a Survey Technician to assist in surveying land, collecting field data, and preparing survey maps and CAD files for construction and land development projects.

You will perform field work on civil engineering and surveying projects, keep accurate notes, place stakes, operate total stations, GPS receivers and data collectors, and support the crew chief with data processing, deed research and office CAD tasks.