Survey Field Technician I

Soltesz; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Soltesz is seeking a dependable Field Survey Technician I to join our Rockville survey team in Maryland. This entry-level role offers hands‑on experience across civil engineering and land development projects in the DC metro area.

The candidate will assist with data collection, operate survey equipment, and document field activities, supporting stakeout, boundary, and topographic mapping tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to two years of field surveying, construction, or related experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction stakeout, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping.
• Operate total stations, data collectors, levels, and other surveying equipment.
• Gather field data for project base plans.
• Assist with locating and measuring survey points.
• Place survey stakes, monuments, and irons as directed.
• Document field measurements and survey activities.
• Maintain and organize survey equipment and supplies.
• Restock field supplies as needed.
• Clear brush or obstructions from survey lines when required.
• Follow safety procedures on project sites.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Safety‑conscious

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

Levels

Job description

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Survey Field Technician I

Full Time Manual Labor Rockville Office, Rockville, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1393

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Annually

Soltesz is seeking a dependable and motivated Field Survey Technician to join our survey team in Rockville, Maryland. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in land surveying while supporting a variety of civil engineering and land development projects throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

As a member of the land survey crew, the Field Survey Technician will assist with collecting accurate field data, operating survey equipment, documenting field activities, and completing construction stakeout, boundary survey, and topographic mapping assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the land survey crew with construction stakeout, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping.
• Support the operation of total stations, data collectors, levels, and other surveying equipment.
• Gather field survey data used to prepare project base plans.
• Assist with locating, marking, and measuring survey points.
• Place survey stakes, monuments, and irons as directed.
• Accurately document field measurements, survey activities, and project notes.
• Maintain and organize survey equipment and supplies in company vehicles.
• Restock field supplies as needed.
• Clear brush, vegetation, and other obstructions from survey lines when necessary.
• Follow established safety procedures while working at project sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to two years of field surveying, construction, or related experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and frequently bend, squat, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions in English.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Dependable, safety‑conscious, and comfortable working as part of a field crew.
• Willingness to work overtime when project schedules require it.

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Overtime may occasionally be required based on project needs.

Soltesz is a well‑established civil engineering firm serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our multidisciplinary services include site engineering, landscape architecture, environmental science, and land surveying. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Soltesz is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.