Survey Field Technician

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a full-time Survey Field Technician to support the Crew Chief by gathering field data and ensuring accurate transfer to the CAD shop. The ideal candidate will have field surveying experience (PLSS, topo, as-builts), good communication, endurance for outdoor work, and a willingness to travel.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in field surveying and data collection.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and endure outdoor conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Available to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in collecting field data.
• Prepare information for CAD operators in office.
• Perform essential duties with attention to detail.
• Work outdoors and endure extreme temperatures.

Skills

Field surveying

PLSS boundaries

Topographic surveys

As-built surveys

Construction layout

Communication

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Ability to travel

Physical stamina

Tools

Trimble equipment

GPS equipment

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm, seeks a full time Survey Field Technician to assist the Crew Chief in collecting information from the field and preparing it for the CADD Operators in office. The ideal candidate must be able to perform each essential duty of the position, have great communication and mathematical skills.Required Skills:Ability to communicate and express ideas clearly.Consistent work effort and dependability.Attention to detail.Ability to work in a team environment.Willingness to plan, organize, and take initiative.Willingness to commit to deadlines.Required Experience:Experience that includes field surveying; PLSS boundaries, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, railroad as-builts and construction, utility pipeline asbuilts and construction, construction layout.Ability to walk across uneven terrain.Ability to be outside for extended amounts of time and handle exposure to extreme temperatures.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Availability to travel.Experience with Trimble equipment is a plus.Valid driver’s license.Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.Annual Salary Range: $46,000 - $60,000About Us:For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.