Land Survey Technician/Line Locator

Wood PLC; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development plans

Competitive salary

Global industry connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Land Survey Technician to join its Oil & Gas Operations Americas team in Sheridan, Wyoming. This onsite role focuses on field surveys, data collection, and supporting mapping and reporting using GIS and CAD tools while maintaining safety and readiness to travel to project sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or associate degree in surveying, with strong attention to detail and proficiency with surveying instruments and software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in surveying or a related field.
• Solid understanding of land surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and terrain.
• Professional certifications in surveying.
• Experience with GIS and CAD software.
• FAA remote drone pilot license and experience with drone surveying and photogrammetry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys using GPS, total station, and other surveying equipment.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with mapping projects and prepare detailed survey reports.
• Operate GIS and CAD software to support project deliverables.
• Travel is required, including extended trips to project sites.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols in all field operations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or associate degree in surveying or related field

Tools

GPS

Total station

GIS software

CAD software

Drone surveying tools

Lidar

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Land Survey Technician to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity is onsite in Sheridan, WY, United States. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about contributing to projects that shape communities. #LI-Onsite

The Role

The Land Survey Technician is responsible for conducting field surveys, collecting and validating data, and supporting mapping and reporting activities using GIS and CAD tools, while ensuring safety standards, proper equipment use, and availability for travel to project sites.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES Typical responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys using GPS, total station, and other surveying equipment.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with mapping projects and prepare detailed survey reports.
• Operate GIS and CAD software to support project deliverables.
• Travel is required, including extended trips to project sites.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols in all field operations.

QUALIFICATIONS What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

• High school diploma or associate degree in surveying or a related field.
• Solid understanding of land surveying principles and practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and terrain.

Desirable:

• Professional certifications in surveying or related disciplines.
• Experience with oil well pad surveys and as-built surveys.
• Experience with GIS and CAD software.
• FAA remote drone pilots license and experience with drone surveying and photogrammetry, and lidar.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Technical proficiency with surveying instruments and software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.