Field Surveyor - Travel-Ready with GPS & Civil 3D

Independence Construction, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay bonus

Medical

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) + company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training program

Career advancement

Family-owned since 1956

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a full-time Land Surveyor to prepare and review data for field crews, approve cut sheets and as-builts on construction projects.

You will coordinate initial job-site layout, provide control lines and elevations, and ensure accurate measurements using Trimble equipment and AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role blends field and office work and requires travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma; related certificates preferred.
• At least five years of surveying experience.
• Proficient with Trimble GPS equipment and field measurements.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GPS surface creation.
• Good math skills and ability to communicate plans clearly.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Produce and verify cut sheets and as-builts.
• Oversee initial layout at the job site and monitor it continuously.
• Provide work control lines and elevations for accurate installation.
• Check as-built conditions using surveying techniques.
• Provide topographic and cross-section surveys for planning and quantities.
• Supervise Surveying Technician and Trainee personnel.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for field layout.

Skills

Surveying experience

Math skills

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Outdoor work readiness

Education

HS Diploma

Related certificate

Tools

Trimble GPS

Trimble machine control

Trimble total station

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS surface building

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking a full-time Land Surveyor to prepare and review data for field crews, approve cut sheets and as-builts on construction projects.

You will coordinate initial job-site layout, provide control lines and elevations, and ensure accurate measurements using Trimble equipment and AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role blends field and office work and requires travel to sites.