Land Survey Technician

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and flexible benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates Inc in Minnesota seeks an experienced Land Survey Technician to lead field operations on infrastructure projects and mentor junior staff. You’ll work across construction, boundary, ALTA, topo, and infrastructure surveys, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

You will supervise field crews, perform QA on data, interpret legal descriptions, and maintain safety and data integrity while using GPS, GNSS, total stations, and data collectors.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 5+ years of surveying experience.
• Strong proficiency with surveying equipment (Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc.).
• Ability to lead field crews and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Solid knowledge of boundary law and construction layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey team operations, including planning, equipment setup, and data collection.
• Supervise and train junior technicians on field procedures, safety, and best practices.
• Perform quality control checks on field data and documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and CAD technicians to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Interpret legal descriptions, survey plats, and construction documents.
• Maintain high standards for field safety, equipment care, and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate survey instruments (GPS, GNSS, total stations, data collectors).
• Continuously learn and grow professionally.

Skills

Field crew leadership

Data collection

Quality control

Cross-functional collaboration

Outdoor work

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or Land Surveying

5+ years of land surveying experience

Tools

Trimble

Leica

Topcon

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about helping build stronger, more resilient communities? Join our team as an experienced Land Survey Technician and play a key role in delivering infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact.

In this role, you’ll lead field survey operations, mentor junior team members, and serve as a technical resource across a variety of projects—including construction, boundary, ALTA, topographic, and infrastructure surveys.

What You’ll Do

• Lead field survey team operations, including planning, equipment setup, and data collection


• Supervise and train junior technicians on field procedures, safety, and best practices


• Perform quality control checks on field data and documentation


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and CAD technicians to ensure accuracy and timely delivery


• Interpret legal descriptions, survey plats, and construction documents


• Maintain high standards for field safety, equipment care, and data integrity


• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate survey instruments (GPS, GNSS, total stations, data collectors)


• Continuously learn and grow professionally

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, Land Surveying, or related field—or 5+ years of land surveying experience


• Strong proficiency with surveying equipment (Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc.)


• Ability to lead field crews and manage multiple tasks independently


• Solid knowledge of boundary law, construction layout, and topographic surveying


• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather


• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. and traverse uneven terrain


• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

What We Offer

Growth & Development

• Ongoing technical training

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $25–$45/hour (based on experience)


• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus


• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  
  
  
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & flexible benefits
  
  
  • Life and disability insurance
  
  
  • Paid time off and holidays
  
  
  • Professional development support
  
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a background check after offer acceptance


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Widseth is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff…