Senior Field Technician

pennoniexternalcareers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Senior Field Survey Technician to contribute to our projects on a full-time, direct basis in the Virginia Beach area. The role focuses on collecting field data, recording measurements, and performing surveys using current software.

Responsibilities include field crew leadership, preparation of construction cutsheets, and reading plans. A valid driver’s license is required, with preference for experience in field-based, team-oriented environments.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of field surveying experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and basic math related to surveying.
• Math skills commensurate with field surveying.

Responsibilities

• Collect field data required for design or construction.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data from notes, drawings, and tracings.
• Perform land surveying computations for field surveys.
• Provide responsible charge of a field crew.
• Prepare construction cutsheets.
• Read and interpret construction plans.
• Demonstrate technical understanding of current survey field software.

Skills

Excel

Field surveying math

Math skills

Tools

Total Stations

HDLS

GIS

Leica Geosystems HW/SW

RTS

GPS

Faro HDS

Job description

Job Description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Senior Field Survey Technician to contribute to our projects on a full-time, direct basis in the Virginia Beach, VA area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collecting field data necessary to design or construction
• Recording survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings
• Completing land surveying computations for field surveys
• Responsible charge of a field crew
• Handling the preparation of construction cutsheets
• Reading construction plans
• Technical understanding of current survey field software

Job Requirements

• 4-6 years of field experience
• Excel
• Math skills commensurate with field surveying

This person will be expected to work in the field so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in field-based roles with physically-demanding tasks.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: Total Stations, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with Leica Geosystems HW & SW, RTS (Robotic Total Stations), GPS, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus!
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Target Compensation:$66,500-$78,000 per year depending on experience

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled