Rail Services Surveyor Assistant (Field Travel)

Olsson; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus system

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to work with experienced crews on railroad and transportation infrastructure projects across the United States. The role offers hands-on training, exposure to advanced surveying technology, and a clear pathway for long‑term career growth within surveying.

The position requires extensive travel (80% or more) and is based near any Olsson office location, as rail projects span the United States. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working collaboratively.
• Ownership in the work you do.
• Positive impact on communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews with daily field operations on railroad and transportation projects.
• Load, unload, transport, and maintain survey equipment and supplies.
• Set survey stakes, hubs, targets, prisms, and other field markers.
• Assist with GPS, total station, laser scanning, and other survey data collection activities.
• Follow established railroad safety requirements and company safety procedures.
• Work in a variety of outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Travel frequently to project locations throughout the United States.
• Support project setup, site logistics, and daily field activities.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and project teams.
• Learn surveying procedures, equipment operation, and field techniques from experienced survey professionals.

Skills

Ownership in the work

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Job description

Olsson is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to work with experienced crews on railroad and transportation infrastructure projects across the United States. The role offers hands-on training, exposure to advanced surveying technology, and a clear pathway for long‑term career growth within surveying.

The position requires extensive travel (80% or more) and is based near any Olsson office location, as rail projects span the United States. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.