Survey Data / Field Technician (SC)

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure; Summerville (SC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness benefits

Per diem (CONUS) for travel

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure seeks a versatile Survey Data / Field Technician to support large-scale infrastructure projects across the country. The hybrid role splits time between leading on-site data collection and processing survey data in the office, advancing from field surveying to data-driven drafting.

You will work with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble tools, perform quality checks, and manage field notes and logs while balancing field travel with office duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of land surveying experience on field crews and in introductory office data processing.
• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR; pre-employment drug screen and 7-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support field measurement efforts using total stations, levels, and data collectors.
• Read plans and construction drawings; guide field procedures.
• Maintain detailed field notes, sketches, and logs; perform initial quality checks.
• Direct on-site field setups, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Field surveying

Data processing

CAD drafting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in surveying/geomatics or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role & Company

We are seeking a versatile, driven Survey Data / Field Technician to support large-scale infrastructure and linear energy projects across the country. This hybrid role bridges the gap between field collection and office processing, serving as a key transitional position for professionals advancing from field surveying into office-based technical data roles. You will split time between leading on-site data collection efforts and processing, modeling, and drafting incoming survey data in the office. By combining hands-on field expertise with technical drafting and data analysis, you will ensure our project teams deliver accurate, high-quality deliverables from initial setup through final plan sets.

Office Location & Travel Flexibility

• Summerville, SC
• 100% Travel Roles (CONUS Per Diem): In addition to locally based crews, we warmly welcome candidates with high travel availability to support major nationwide field projects. All 100% travel assignments include daily per diem allowances at standard CONUS (Continental U.S.) rates to support our personnel during active project deployments.

Essential Responsibilities (Leadership & Execution)

In the field, you will lead or support field measurement efforts, operating conventional and GPS surveying instruments including total stations, levels, and data collectors. You will read and interpret plans and construction drawings, guide field procedures, perform initial quality checks, and maintain detailed field notes, sketches, and logs. When leading on site, you will direct field setups, maintain safety protocols, and ensure assigned survey gear and vehicles are properly maintained and secured.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position operates in both indoor office settings and outdoor field environments. Field duties involve walking and hiking across rough, steep, or uneven terrain in varying weather conditions, along with the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. Office duties involve extended periods of sitting, detailed computer drafting, and lifting up to 25 pounds of project files or plot sets. Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are necessary for both operating precision field instruments and executing detailed CAD workflows.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related technical field preferred. A minimum of three to five years of progressive land surveying experience is required, demonstrating proficiency both on a field crew (such as Instrument Technician or Crew Chief) and in introductory office data processing. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office applications is required. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record, pass a pre-employment drug screen and 7-year background check, and demonstrate the flexibility to balance office hours with outdoor travel assignments.

Why Join Us?

At PSI, we provide a competitive compensation package paired with comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits. We offer clear pathways for career progression as you expand your capabilities across both field leadership and office-based data management. In addition, we foster a collaborative, safety-focused culture that values technical precision, professional development, and impactful work on vital infrastructure projects nationwide.