Hybrid Field Survey Instrument Technician

Penn E&R; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Paid time off

Safety commitment

Local roots

Job summary

Penn E&R is seeking a Survey Instrument Technician for our Pittsburgh, PA office with a hybrid schedule. This role focuses on field surveys with occasional office tasks and travel to Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia projects.

You will operate survey instruments, prepare data, and support multiple service lines under supervision. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, an Associates in Surveying, 2+ years as an Instrument Technician, and proficiency with Total Station, GPS

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of land survey practices and techniques for a wide diversity of survey types.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Instrument Technician or Associates Degree in Surveying and 1 year experience with various survey projects.
• Physically able to perform field or office duties; able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrument and rod in various survey projects: boundary, topographic, right of way, control, pipeline, construction, as-built, ALTA/ACSM.
• Interact with clients or their representatives when needed.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment; ensure safety practices.

Skills

Total Station / data collector

GPS equipment

Algebra, geometry & trigonometry

Field survey techniques

Communication of project requirements

Education

Associates Degree in Surveying

High School Diploma

Tools

Survey Pro

Autodesk Civil 3D

Trimble Access

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Pathfinder Office

Job description

Penn E&R is seeking a Survey Instrument Technician for our Pittsburgh, PA office with a hybrid schedule. This role focuses on field surveys with occasional office tasks and travel to Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia projects.

You will operate survey instruments, prepare data, and support multiple service lines under supervision. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, an Associates in Surveying, 2+ years as an Instrument Technician, and proficiency with Total Station, GPS