Lead Field Survey Technician – Geospatial Data & Field Ops

Pennoni; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Field Technician to contribute to our Land Surveying operations in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time role requires leading field crews, operating total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments, and delivering high-quality survey data.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in field surveying, strong math skills, and the ability to train others while maintaining safety and accuracy on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying and/or Construction.
• Completion of relevant Surveying training; active Survey credentials is a plus!
• Experience in field-based roles with physically-demanding tasks.
• Proven expertise with modern Survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency with Total Stations, HDLS, GIS; experience with Leica Geosystems, RTS, GPS, and/or Faro is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Proven ability to work in a team and self-motivate while multi-tasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 (e.g., drones).
• Adjust & operate surveying instruments (prisms, total stations, GPS/EDM, auto-levels).
• Prepare field notes & drawings for complex survey calculations.
• Instruct and train crew in surveying methods, equipment use, and safety.
• Perform computations and QA/QC checks.
• Safely operate ATV/UTV as required by the project.
• Deliver high-quality work for support services and end-products.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total Stations

HDLS

GIS

Leica Geosystems HW & SW

RTS (Robotic Total Stations)

GPS

Faro HD Laser Scanning

MS Excel

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Field Technician to contribute to our Land Surveying operations in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time role requires leading field crews, operating total stations, GPS, and robotic instruments, and delivering high-quality survey data.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in field surveying, strong math skills, and the ability to train others while maintaining safety and accuracy on-site.