Survey Field Technician

LandDesign, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Contribution

PTO + Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits for Alternative Tras

Family-First, Work-Life Balance

Personal and Professional Growth

Job summary

LandDesign, Inc. seeks an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects.

You will work with seasoned surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with boundary and topographic surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role offers on-the-job training on modern surveying equipment (GPS RTK, robotic total stations, data collectors) and a hands-on path to learn field procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn new tools, technology, and field techniques.
• Ability to follow direction and work well as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-minded.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily field survey operations on land development projects.
• Support boundary and topographic surveys used for site planning and design.
• Help perform construction staking for roads, utilities, buildings, and storm drainage systems.
• Set up and operate survey equipment such as GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, and data collectors (training provided).
• Collect and record accurate field data for use by engineers and designers.
• Assist in locating property corners, right-of-way lines, easements, and utilities.
• Maintain organized electronic data and field notes.
• Help maintain and transport survey equipment safely and properly.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Dependable

Safety-minded

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

LandDesign is a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive. We leverage our diverse expertise and relentless curiosity to deliver innovative, attainable big ideas — aligning our clients’ vision with the culture of the community to delight those who will enjoy the space. We are driven by a boundless desire for better, because we believe that learning is lifelong and growth is infinite. This curiosity and uncommon collaboration fuel our culture and drive ideas that continuously improve our practice and the people who are part of it.

LandDesign is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician to join our team and support land development projects. This role is a great opportunity for someone interested in surveying, civil engineering, or construction to gain hands-on field experience.

You will work alongside experienced surveyors and engineers to collect field data and assist with surveys for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Training will be provided on modern surveying equipment and field procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily field survey operations on land development projects
• Support boundary and topographic surveys used for site planning and design
• Help perform construction staking for roads, utilities, buildings, and storm drainage systems
• Set up and operate survey equipment such as GPS (RTK), robotic total stations, and data collectors (training provided)
• Collect and record accurate field data for use by engineers and designers
• Assist in locating property corners, right-of-way lines, easements, and utilities
• Maintain organized electronic data and field notes
• Help maintain and transport survey equipment safely and properly

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to learn new tools, technology, and field techniques
• Ability to follow direction and work well as part of a team
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-minded
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

This position involves primarily outdoor work on active construction sites and undeveloped properties. Work may include walking through uneven terrain, wooded areas, and working in varying weather conditions.

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package and robust benefits package that includes access to wellness programming, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package, including a 401k retirement program, paid time off, and paid holidays, as well as health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurances.

• 401k Employer Contribution
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Commuter Benefits for Alternative Transportation
• Family-First, Work-Life Balance
• Personal and Professional Growth Programs
• Health and Wellness Support

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