Survey Field Technician

Barge Design Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions in Nashville, TN, is seeking an entry-level Survey Field Technician. You will support field and office staff, operating survey equipment and collecting data. Responsibilities include setting up and adjusting equipment, performing calculations, and maintaining data records. A high school diploma is required along with attention to detail and a valid driver's license. This role offers valuable on-the-job training in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience.
• Valid driver's license and sufficient driving record.
• Ability to read and understand various types of documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and inspect surveying equipment.
• Process data from manual or electronic field books.
• Perform basic calculations for construction stakeout.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate survey instruments

Basic calculations

Field data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic total stations

Data collectors

Job description

What We’re Looking For

Barge Design Solutions is seeking an entry‑level Survey Field Technician. In this role you’ll support both field and office staff while learning to operate survey equipment and execute accurate surveying techniques. Working under the guidance of experienced surveyors, you’ll gain exposure to essential tasks such as field data collection, traffic control, and the operation of survey instruments. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to grow their skills and build a strong foundation in the surveying profession.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, and inspect surveying equipment, including electronic total stations and data collectors to measure distances, elevations, angles, and other data for collecting survey data.
• Process data from manual or electronic field books.
• Perform basic field calculations of horizontal and vertical geometry for roadways under supervision.
• Perform calculations for construction stakeout for review.
• Assist in researching existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right‑of‑way documents; and maintain field data records.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience.
• Ability to read and understand various types of documents and operate instruments to provide accurate information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and sufficient driving record.
• Ability to work varying schedules.
• Ability to travel at times and overnight.

Daily work environment includes working outdoors in rough terrain. Individuals will walk, sit, and stand while operating various equipment, tools, and machinery. Individuals may need to carry, push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs. Individuals may need to climb to various elevations and must have visual acuity sufficient to read alphanumeric symbols and perform computations and design.

Why Join Us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in‑house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee‑owned company has more than 550 people and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES.

Our Core Values

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.