Survey Field Technician

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support field surveys and mapping for a variety of infrastructure projects.

This full-time role involves 90% fieldwork and 10% office work, operating survey instruments and collecting data while coordinating with clients and team members to ensure accurate results.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training/experience in civil surveying.
• 3+ years of related field experience with data collection and staking preferred.
• NSPE Certified Survey Tech III or LSIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field assignments including construction staking, boundary, ALTA/ASCM, and topography surveys.
• Collect and process field measurements for engineering and surveying projects.
• Operate survey instruments (total stations, data collectors, levels, GPS) and troubleshoot issues.
• Research existing survey records and transfer files to project folders.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle in a professional manner and work with clients and teammates.

Skills

Field surveying

Data collection

Instrument operation

Client coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Data collectors

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Field Technician to join our Cedar Rapids office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this role, you’ll spend approximately 90% of your time in the field and 10% in the office, supporting a variety of projects. Your fieldwork will include tasks such as construction staking, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and topographic mapping. This is a full-time position with benefits; subject to seasonal layoff.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform field assignments for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA/ASCM, topography surveys and performing routine survey/engineering computations for various project types
• Collect and process field measurements and data for engineering and surveying projects
• Operate survey instruments, such as total stations, data collectors, levels, and GPS equipment, and resolve operation issues
• Research existing survey and engineering records
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders
• Maintain company vehicle and company equipment in a clean, professional manner
• Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and coworkers

What We Are Looking For:

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field,ORequivalent training or experience
• 3+ years of related field experience with data collection, construction staking, and/or knowledge of legal descriptions preferred
• NSPE Certified Survey Technical Level III or LSIT Certification preferred
• Ability to perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable at the Firm's standard rates. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check is a standard condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments

• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here:https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here:https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associate of Science or better in Civil Engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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