Field Technician: Geospatial Data Capture Specialist

NV5, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) and Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking a Field Utility Services – Field Technician to support utility infrastructure documentation and field data collection using various field data capture tools and reality capture platforms.

The role focuses on capturing high-quality geospatial imagery and asset data to support engineering and asset management projects. The position is entry-level to early-career, with opportunities for advancement in engineering, surveying, and project management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of field operations, utility services, construction, surveying, telecommunications, or related experience.
• Ability to operate mobile technology, tablets, smartphones, and cloud-based applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate scanning and reality capture equipment to collect utility asset and infrastructure data.
• Capture georeferenced imagery and field documentation for utility, telecommunications, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Perform field data collection activities along utility corridors, rights-of-way, roadways, and construction sites.
• Verify asset locations and document field conditions using mobile applications and GIS-enabled platforms.
• Upload, organize, and maintain project data in accordance with company quality standards.
• Assist senior field staff with utility investigations, site assessments, and infrastructure documentation.
• Record measurements, field notes, photographs, and observations during project activities.
• Support utility mapping and asset inventory projects through accurate data capture and reporting.
• Interpreted utility mapping records and as-builts
• Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and operational checks.
• Adhere to company safety policies, local regulations, and project-specific requirements.
• Maintain communication with project managers and field supervisors regarding project progress and field conditions.
• Adhere and work around traffic control setup and site safety procedures when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driving

Mobile tech operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Geomatics

Tools

GPS/GNSS equipment

Job description

NV5, Inc. is seeking a Field Utility Services – Field Technician to support utility infrastructure documentation and field data collection using various field data capture tools and reality capture platforms.

The role focuses on capturing high-quality geospatial imagery and asset data to support engineering and asset management projects. The position is entry-level to early-career, with opportunities for advancement in engineering, surveying, and project management.