Junior Field Surveyor: GPS/RTK Training

Landdesign,-In; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer hours

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

LandDesign is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects. This role is a great opportunity for someone interested in surveying, civil engineering, or construction to gain hands-on field experience.

You will work alongside experienced surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Training will be provided on modern surveying equipment and field procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn new tools, technology, and field techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Safety-minded and punctual.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field survey operations on land development projects.
• Support boundary and topographic surveys used for site planning and design.
• Help perform construction staking for roads, utilities, buildings, and storm drainage systems.
• Set up and operate survey equipment such as GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, and data collectors (training provided).
• Collect and record accurate field data for use by engineers and designers.
• Assist in locating property corners, right-of-way lines, easements, and utilities.
• Maintain organized electronic data and field notes.
• Help maintain and transport survey equipment safely and properly.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow direction

Teamwork

Dependable

Punctual

Safety-minded

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LandDesign is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects. This role is a great opportunity for someone interested in surveying, civil engineering, or construction to gain hands-on field experience.

You will work alongside experienced surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Training will be provided on modern surveying equipment and field procedures.