Land Surveyor in Training — Lead Field Team

Widseth; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Widseth in Minnesota seeks a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) to lead field survey activities and mentor junior staff. You’ll plan data collection, supervise crews, and safeguard safety while delivering accurate surveys for infrastructure and development projects.

Ideal candidates hold a LSIT and a related degree, with strong CAD/GPS experience and travel readiness. This role emphasizes precision, training, and collaboration with engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or related field.
• Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) certification.
• Familiarity with surveying equipment (GPS, total stations, levels) and CAD software.

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.
• Serve as a technical mentor and help develop training resources for the team.
• 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).

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Field work

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Surveying/Geomatics

LSIT certification

Tools

GPS

Total stations

CAD software

Levels

Job description

Widseth in Minnesota seeks a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) to lead field survey activities and mentor junior staff. You’ll plan data collection, supervise crews, and safeguard safety while delivering accurate surveys for infrastructure and development projects.

Ideal candidates hold a LSIT and a related degree, with strong CAD/GPS experience and travel readiness. This role emphasizes precision, training, and collaboration with engineers and project managers.