Pipeline Survey Technician

Egan, Field & Nowak, Inc.; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Plan

401(k) with company safe harbour

Personal Time-off benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit sharing and end-of-year bonus

Job summary

Egan, Field & Nowak, Inc. is seeking a Pipeline Survey Technician for a full-time, on-site role in New Brighton, MN.

You will assist with pipeline-related field surveys, collect and verify survey data, operate survey instruments and GPS equipment, and support the preparation of survey drawings and documentation. You will work closely with survey crews and project managers to ensure accurate measurements, clear field notes, and compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong communication and data management skills.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence.
• A motor vehicle record (MVR) check along with drug screening is a standard condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reduce field notes, process field data, verify data for compliance with coding and drafting standards and complete pipeline feature mapping.
• Produce pipeline as-built packages and alignment sheets and ensure compliance with company, client and project standards.
• Prepare pipeline construction staking calculations.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Driver’s licence

Education

Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Description

Egan, Field & Nowak, Inc. (EFN) is one of the largest and most established surveying firms in the upper Midwest, with more than 154 years of continuous service. Founded in 1872 near the Mississippi River, EFN has built a strong reputation for precision, reliability, and client-focused solutions. The firm serves both public and private sector clients in land surveying, energy, and civil engineering, backed by an extensive archive of records and deep industry knowledge. EFN maintains its longstanding commitment to quality while utilizing modern surveying technologies and methods. Team members join a company with a rich tradition and a forward-looking approach to technical excellence.

Role Description

The Pipeline Survey Technician is a full-time, on-site role in New Brighton. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with pipeline-related field surveys, collecting and verifying survey data, operating survey instruments and GPS equipment, and supporting the preparation of survey drawings and documentation. The role involves working closely with survey crews and project managers to ensure accurate measurements, clear field notes, and compliance with project specifications and safety standards. The technician will help compile data for mapping, coordinate with office staff to transfer and organize survey information, and contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality survey products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong communication and data management skills.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence.
• A motor vehicle record (MVR) check along with drug screening is a standard condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reduce field notes, process field data, verify data for compliance with coding and drafting standards and complete pipeline feature mapping.
• Produce pipeline as-built packages and alignment sheets and ensure compliance with company, client and project standards.
• Prepare pipeline construction staking calculations.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits program that includes:

• Medical and Dental Plan
• 401 (k) with company safe harbour contribution
• Personal Time-off benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit sharing and end-of-year bonus based on firm profitability