Senior Survey Technician

Racey Engineering, PLLC; Luray (VA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Racey Engineering, PLLC is hiring a Senior Survey Technician to build stakeout point files, run computations, produce cut sheets and field sketches, and reduce data into deliverables for field crews in construction projects. The role emphasizes construction surveying, layout geometry, and earthwork volumes, with room to grow into crew scheduling as our Luray and Roanoke operations expand.

Candidates should have 5+ years of survey/CAD experience and be able to communicate precisely with field

Qualifications

• 5+ years of survey and CAD experience in land surveying, construction survey, or land development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data reduction.
• Ability to perform complex survey computations independently - traverse, control, stakeout geometry, and volumes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Virginia survey rules and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to check your own work before it leaves your desk.
• Clear written and verbal communication - a good part of this job is being precise with someone who is standing in a ditch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stakeout point files, coordinate geometry, and field data packages in AutoCAD Civil 3D for crews going to the field.
• Perform horizontal and vertical computations - traverse, control, alignments, profiles, and layout geometry.
• Produce cut sheets and field sketches a crew can work from without a phone call.
• Reduce field data into deliverables: topographic surveys, as-builts, quantity topo, earthwork volumes, and construction pay-quantity exhibits.
• Read and interpret construction plans, profiles, and cross sections, and check them against field conditions.
• Support boundary and mapping work as needed - traverse computations, record plat checks, and deed and plat research.
• Check deliverables for completeness and accuracy and confirm QA/QC is complete before release.
• Support crew chiefs by phone and email while they are on site.
• Grow into crew scheduling and coordination as the Luray and Roanoke operations expand.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey data reduction

Traverse calculations

Reading construction plans

Virginia survey rules

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree in surveying or related field

CST/STI or progress toward PLS

Tools

Carlson SurveyPC

Carlson Civil Suite

Job description

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I-81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

About Us Who are we?

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I-81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

What is our Purpose?

• Provide Value
• Create Opportunity
• Enhance Community

What are our Core Values?

Accountable— We each take responsibility for our actions, commitments, and delivering results.

Loyal— We demonstrate dedication and faithfulness to the company, the team, and its goals. That support carries through to our clients and community.

Passionate— We approach our work with enthusiasm, energy, and a deep commitment to excellence.

Honest— Communication is central to how we work. We communicate with integrity, transparency, and authenticity, even when it is difficult.

Adaptive— We embrace change and flexibility with a positive mindset and adjust to new challenges and environments.

Why people build a career here

Racey Engineering is a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia firm. You will find a family-oriented culture that cares about you and your family, and about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You will work on projects across the Commonwealth while we support you as you learn and grow your technical and professional skills. We are looking for people who share our values and want to contribute to a strong work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance - $0 deductible, with 75% of the employee premium paid by Racey
• Group term life insurance
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing option
• Paid leave and holidays
• Education and tuition reimbursement, including EIT and PE
• Referral bonus program

Listing Summary

The office seat that makes the field work: stakeout computations, cut sheets, field sketches, and data reduction, with a construction emphasis. Room to grow into crew scheduling and coordination.

About this role

Racey Engineering is hiring a Senior Survey Technician. This is the office seat that makes the field work possible - you build the stakeout point files, run the computations, produce the cut sheets and field sketches, and reduce what comes back into deliverables. When a crew chief calls from a site with a question, you are the person who answers it.

The emphasis is construction: stakeout computations, layout geometry, quantity topo, and earthwork volumes for road, bridge, utility, and site projects. There is also real room here to grow into crew scheduling and coordination as our Luray and Roanoke operations expand. We would rather hire someone who wants that eventually than bolt it onto the job later.

What you'll do

• Prepare stakeout point files, coordinate geometry, and field data packages in AutoCAD Civil 3D for crews going to the field.
• Perform horizontal and vertical computations - traverse, control, alignments, profiles, and layout geometry.
• Produce cut sheets and field sketches a crew can work from without a phone call.
• Reduce field data into deliverables: topographic surveys, as-builts, quantity topo, earthwork volumes, and construction pay-quantity exhibits.
• Read and interpret construction plans, profiles, and cross sections, and check them against field conditions.
• Support boundary and mapping work as needed - traverse computations, record plat checks, and deed and plat research.
• Check deliverables for completeness and accuracy and confirm QA/QC is complete before release.
• Support crew chiefs by phone and email while they are on site.
• Grow into crew scheduling and coordination as the Luray and Roanoke operations expand.

What you need

• 5 or more years of survey and CAD experience in land surveying, construction survey, or land development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data reduction.
• Ability to perform complex survey computations independently - traverse, control, stakeout geometry, and volumes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Virginia survey rules and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to check your own work before it leaves your desk.
• Clear written and verbal communication - a good part of this job is being precise with someone who is standing in a ditch.

Nice to Have

• Associate's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field.
• CST Certificate, Surveyor-in-Training certificate or progress toward PLS licensure - Racey reimburses study courses and exam fees.
• Experience with Carlson SurveyPC, Carlson Civil Suite
• Field survey experience - time on a crew makes this job noticeably easier.
• VDOT and/or private site construction survey experience.
• Scheduling or dispatch experience of any kind.

Travel & Schedule

• Full-time, hybrid or remote, based out of the Luray, VA or Roanoke, VA offices.
• Primarily office work with occasional field visits.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Compensation

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour, set by experience. Overtime and bonus opportunities are available.

Equal Opportunity

Racey Engineering, PLLC, in accordance with State and Federal laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or veteran status. Racey Engineering, PLLC is required by law and by virtue of its contract(s) with the federal government to take affirmative action to employ women, minorities, otherwise qualified disabled individuals, and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans. Racey Engineering, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.