Lead Field Survey Technician (Geospatial)

pennoniexternalcareers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Field Technician in the Virginia Beach, VA area to lead field surveys and support land surveying projects. You will operate total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments in the field with a focus on data quality and client service.

Requires 4+ years in field surveying, a High School Diploma, and a valid driver’s license. The role involves extensive field-work and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of professional experience in field/land surveying and/or construction.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field survey crew in geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering projects.
• Maintain proficiency with total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
• Gather field data by conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods.
• Instruct and train crew in surveying methods and field safety.
• Perform computations and QA/QC checks.

Skills

Field surveying

Geodetic surveys

GPS & Robotic instruments

Data quality & QA

Team leadership

MS Excel

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Leica Geosystems HW/SW

RTS Robotic Total Stations

GPS systems

Faro HDLS

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Field Technician in the Virginia Beach, VA area to lead field surveys and support land surveying projects. You will operate total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments in the field with a focus on data quality and client service.

Requires 4+ years in field surveying, a High School Diploma, and a valid driver’s license. The role involves extensive field-work and collaboration with project teams.