Instrument Operator, (L-2026-01)

Arora and Associates, P.C.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid federal holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

TransitChek

401K with company match

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Teladoc/NurseLine access

Job summary

Arora and Associates, PC is seeking an Instrument Operator to join our Land Surveying Department in Lawrenceville, NJ. The candidate will operate GNSS-RTN receivers, total stations, and mobile LiDAR systems to collect high-precision geospatial data for bridge and roadway projects.

The role requires field travel within New Jersey and New York, strong teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to prepare data for office staff with QA/QC support.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience operating surveying equipment.
• Experience with GNSS, total stations and data collection.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork in NJ and NY.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate GNSS-RTN receivers for high-precision positioning.
• Use total stations for conventional data collection.
• Manage field data, metadata and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with project staff to confirm survey requirements.
• Post-process data and prepare for office staff, QA/QC.

Skills

GNSS-RTN receivers

Total stations

Mobile LiDAR systems

Data collection

Tools

Data collectors software

Job description

DUTIES:

Arora and Associates, PC is seeking an Instrument Operator to join our Land Surveying Department in Lawrenceville, NJ. Applicant must be a responsible, motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong technical and computer skills, and able to work in a team environment in the office and in the field. This is a field position with required travel between the office and job sites in New Jersey and New York, using company vehicles.

Operate a variety of surveying instruments, including:

• GNSS-RTN (Real-Time Network) receivers for high-precision positioning


• Total stations for conventional data collection


• Mobile LiDAR systems for corridor and roadway surface mapping

Collect accurate geospatial data to support:

• Bridge design and inspection projects


• Roadway design, rehabilitation, and asset management


• As-built surveys and existing condition documentation


• Ensure data collection aligns with project control networks and coordinate systems (e.g., state plane, local grid)


• Perform field calibrations and instrument checks to maintain accuracy and compliance with quality standards


• Assist in planning and executing data acquisition missions with consideration for safety, accessibility, and site conditions


• Record and manage metadata, field notes, and environmental conditions relevant to each data collection effort


• Collaborate with project managers, surveyors, and engineers to confirm survey requirements and data needs


• Post-process or prepare collected data for office staff, including point cloud formatting, file naming, and preliminary QA/QC


• Maintain survey equipment, ensuring readiness and proper function for all field activities


• Adhere to safety protocols and traffic control requirements while working in active roadway or bridge environments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1 to 2 years’ experience doing the following:
  
  
  
  • Operation of survey equipment such as total stations, data collectors, levels and (GPS)
  
  
  • Using software to download survey data from data collectors
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work on construction sites in NJ weather


• Willing and able to work overtime and to travel for out-of-town assignments


• A valid driver's license

COMPENSATION

Compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

ABOUT ARORA and ASSOCIATES, PC

Arora and Associates, PC is a regional, full-service cvil engineering and transportation design firm with a proven track record of success. We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Arora and Associates, PC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 8 paid federal holidays


• Paid vacation and sick time


• Access to Teladoc and NurseLine


• Reimbursement for professional licensing and professional society dues


• Employer paid group term life insurance


• Guaranteed coverage in voluntary life insurance


• Long- and short-term disability insurance


• 401K with company match


• TransitChek

EEO IS THE LAW

Arora and Associates, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Arora and Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or marital status. Women, disabled persons and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional information about Arora and Associates, PC is available on our website: www.arorapc.com