Survey Field Technician

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in Wake Forest, NC is seeking a Survey Field Technician to join our team.

The role supports field planning, staking, boundary location, ALTA and topography, with emphasis on accurate data collection and documentation across multiple project types. You will operate Total Stations, data collectors, levels, and GPS, travel to sites, and contribute to safe, sustainable community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree or equivalent in surveying tech or civil engineering tech.
• Minimum 3 years surveying experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Proficient with survey equipment and CAD software.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field assignments including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography for various project types.
• Collect and process field measurements and data for engineering and surveying projects.
• Operate survey instruments (Total Stations, Data Collector, levels and GPS) and resolve operation issues.
• Research existing survey and engineering records.
• Organize and transfer files between data collectors and internal project folders.
• Travel frequently to work sites and other project related locations.

Skills

Independent problem-solving

Time management

Documentation

Field data collection

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in Land Surveying Technology

Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Trimble equipment

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microstation

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Field Technician to join our team in Wake Forest, NC! 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.

We are looking to add a Survey Field Technician who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! This role will be responsible for assisting with the planning and organizing of survey field activities. Survey work will include construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography for various project types. This role will also be responsible for documentation of all phases of survey work completed.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform field assignments including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography for various project types.
• Collect and process field measurements and data for engineering and surveying projects.
• Operate survey instruments (i.e. Total Stations, Data Collector, levels and GPS equipment) and resolve operation issues.
• Research existing survey and engineering records.
• Organize and transfer files between data collectors and internal project folders.
• Travel frequently to work sites and other project related locations.

What We Are Looking For

• Associate's Degree in Land Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology OR 3 years of relevant surveying experience.
• Ability to perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Trimble equipment and software.
• Experience working in CAD and survey software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Microstation).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

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, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado 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.

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 / Affimative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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