Instrument Person

NV5; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an Instrument Person to support the Survey group in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves field data collection, instrument setup, and assisting with topographic surveys on infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates have HS diploma and working knowledge of survey equipment, with experience in Topcon Total Stations and data transfer. This Regular Full-Time position offers onsite work and opportunities to contribute to public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• HS degree/diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of surveying equipment and field procedures.
• Experience with Topcon equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist surveying crew with field data collection.
• Operate survey instruments and maintain equipment.
• Read survey levels and record measurements.
• Upload/download data to data collectors daily.
• Perform basic calculations and sketches.
• Maintain stocks and fleet truck supplies.

Skills

Survey equipment knowledge

Topcon TS experience

Data collection

Field notes & sketches

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Topcon Total Stations

TDS software

Job description

NV5 is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

We are looking for an Instrument Person to support the Survey group.

Instrument Person

Job ID 2026-11877

# of Openings 2

Location US-FL-Jacksonville

Category Survey

Type Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, program management and environmental markets. NV5 is an ENR Top 500 firm; we offer a full range of professional services in offices throughout the U.S.

We are looking for an Instrument Person to support the Survey group.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of surveying equipment
• Experience with Topcon Total Stations, TDS software a plus
• Read a survey grade level
• Take level notes and drawing sketches
• Perform basic calculations
• Upload/download data to/from a data collector on a regular basis
• Maintain field equipment
• Stock survey fleet truck with supplies and maintain inventory
• Basic survey fleet truck maintenance (wash, check oil, etc.)

Qualifications

• HS degree/diploma or equivalent

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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