Survey Field Technician

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support its Geomatics team in Nashville. This entry‑level role focuses on field and office surveying activities, providing accurate data for engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will gain hands‑on experience with modern surveying equipment, CAD, GIS, and data processing while developing foundational surveying skills. Working under a Geomaticist or senior professional, you will contribute to data collection, mapping, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Prior experience as a rod man or instrument man preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a Geomatics degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Copy and scan field notes
• Assist field supervisor (Geomaticist, Data Specialist, etc) with all aspects of the daily workload
• Set up tripod and tribrachs over survey points; cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey
• Places survey stakes at designated points, as instructed
• Maintains field instruments, equipment and tools
• Ensures survey vehicles have adequate supplies for the day
• Maintains survey vehicles, parking area and office storage areas
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Skills

Foundational surveying knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Geomatics degree pursuit encouraged

Tools

CAD

GIS

Survey equipment

Job description

What We're Looking For:

The Survey Field Technician supports Barge Design Solutions' Geomatics team by assisting with field and office surveying activities that provide accurate data for engineering, transportation, environmental, and infrastructure projects. Working under the guidance of a Geomaticist or other technical professional, this entry‑level role develops foundational surveying skills while contributing to data collection, field measurements, mapping, and project documentation. The position offers hands‑on experience with modern surveying equipment, CAD, GIS, and data processing, providing a strong career path for individuals interested in geomatics, surveying, and engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Copy and scan field notes
• Assist his field supervisor (Geomaticist, Data Specialist, etc) with all aspects of the daily workload
• Sets up tripod and tribrachs over survey pointsCuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey, using brush hook, knife, ax, machete, chain saw or other cutting tools
• Places survey stakes at designated points, as instructed
• Cleans, carries and assumes responsibility for maintenance, proper use and safekeeping of all field instruments, equipment and tools
• Ensures, through daily inspection, that survey vehicles have an adequate supply of equipment and materials for the day's operations
• Maintains survey vehicles, parking area and office storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience as a rod man or instrument man preferred.
• Ability and interest in attending college to pursue a Geomatics degree highly desirable.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in‑house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee‑owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’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:

• 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.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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