Field Survey Technician — Transportation Projects

Virginia Department of Transportation; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a land surveying professional to perform project activities, QA/QC, and field surveys from scoping through post-construction. You will use GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors and levels to record field data and support right-of-way and utilities work.

The role requires solid knowledge of surveying principles, the ability to work in diverse conditions, and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Effective oral communication and ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in varied terrain and weather.
• Knowledge of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry for surveying calculations.
• Familiarity with data collectors, GPS, robotic total station and levels.
• Understanding of land surveying principles for location, right of way and construction.
• Awareness of surveying instruments and electronic data collection equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform land surveying project activities including location, right of way and utilities, and construction phases.
• Conduct quality control reviews in field and office to ensure accuracy of surveying products.
• Carry out basic field surveying from scoping to post-construction; research plats.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Physical stamina

Math skills

Education

Land surveying training

Land Surveyor in Training certification

Tools

Survey equipment

GPS

Robotic total station

Levels

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a land surveying professional to perform project activities, QA/QC, and field surveys from scoping through post-construction. You will use GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors and levels to record field data and support right-of-way and utilities work.

The role requires solid knowledge of surveying principles, the ability to work in diverse conditions, and valid driver’s license.