Survey Field Technician

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering and consulting firm dedicated to building better communities. As a Survey Field Technician, you'll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in field data collection and the operation of advanced survey instruments. You'll be supported by a culture that values diversity, equity, and personal growth, with opportunities for professional development and community involvement. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities

Market-Leading Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Schedules

Paid Professional Development

Community Involvement Events

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and ability to perform physical work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field data collection and safety-related activities.
• Support maintenance of equipment and promote a sound safety culture.

Skills

Field data collection

Operation of field equipment

Knowledge of survey instruments

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroStation

GeoPak

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total Stations

GPS receivers

Trimble data collectors

LiDAR sensors

Job description

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

We value building better communities, collaboration and looking forward to the next solution, the next idea. We encourage development, mentoring, volunteer activities and social events here at Alliant. If that resonates with your core values and an environment you want to be a part of, this is the company for you!

The Impact You'll Have:

Alliant has an exciting opportunity available for a Survey Field Technician in our newly established Tampa office! This position works closely with the Survey Crew Chief to complete assignments in a safe and efficient manner. The Survey Field Technician is entry level and requires a self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Field Work: Assists with field data collection (i.e. use of a prism pole, level rod, etc.) and assigned safety related activities. Ability to set up appropriate survey instrument to perform the requested job, including total stations, GPS receivers, levels, LiDAR sensors, etc. to achieve the required field information. Assists the Survey Party Chief, as needed, with field activity logs and results, safety forms and permits.
• Operations Support: Assist the Survey Party Chief with appropriate maintenance of assigned equipment, tools and cleanliness, organization and stocking of warehouse spaces. Promotes a sound safety culture based on understanding risks and hazards and taking appropriate action.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years or older.
• Position requires great flexibility, with the possibility of out-of-town travel as needed by specific projects.
• Ability to perform physical work and lift and carry heavy equipment when required.
• Valid Florida driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must have own transportation.
• Operation of field equipment.
• Working knowledge of survey instruments.
• Knowledge of Trimble data collectors, Total Stations and GPS receivers.
• Software comprehension of AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, GeoPak and general computer skills preferred.

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities.
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs.
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care.
• Wellness Programs and Competitions.
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Casual Work Environment.
• Paid Professional Development and Training.
• Community Involvement/Charity Events.
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.).

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

Location: Tampa, Florida

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.