Jr Level Land Surveyor

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A leading design firm in the Greater Boston area is seeking a Jr. Level Land Surveyor to support surveying and site development projects. The role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience collaborating with senior professionals on data collection and CAD drafting. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and 1–2 years of experience. Competitive salary and numerous benefits including health insurance and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional land surveying experience or internship.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and construction documents.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of surveying and site development projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in field data collection and CAD drafting.

Skills

Strong math skills

Spatial reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey instruments

Job description

Job Title: Jr. Level Land Surveyor

Position Location: Greater Boston

Approx. Length of Position: Direct Hire

Degree Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.

We are looking to hire a Jr. Land Surveyor to support a wide range of surveying and site development projects. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of professional experience (or relevant internship or field exposure) and a strong interest in developing technical and field skills in land surveying. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with senior surveyors, engineers, and designers to gain hands‑on experience in field data collection, CAD drafting, and the fundamentals of boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveying.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional land surveying experience (internship or co‑op experience accepted).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Strong math, spatial reasoning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and construction documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in field and office tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors year‑round in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing SIT or PLS licensure in the future.
• Prior work experience in a design, engineering, or environmental consulting firm.

Technical

• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of survey instruments and data collection techniques (training provided).
• Hands‑on field experience with total stations, GPS/GNSS systems, or drones.
• Familiarity with ALTA/NSPS and Massachusetts surveying standards.
• Experience with field‑to‑finish survey workflows or data processing software.