Survey Field Technician / Survey Assistant

Gilder Search Group; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Field Survey Technician to join its survey team in the Newark, Delaware area. This hands-on role involves working outdoors, supporting transportation, land development, and industrial projects with modern survey technology.

You will assist with operating survey equipment, collecting field measurements, and supporting boundary and topographic surveys. A high school diploma with 1+ year of field surveying experience or an associate degree in surveying tech is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1+ year of experience in field surveying, construction, or a related outdoor technical role
• Associate’s Degree in Surveying Technology or a related discipline (Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work

Responsibilities

• Operating and assisting with survey equipment including total stations, GPS, data collectors, and auto-levels
• Collecting and recording accurate field measurements, notes, sketches, and digital data
• Running bench loops, cross-sections, and elevation shots
• Setting targets and assisting operators with angle, distance, and elevation measurements
• Searching for, recovering, and setting property corners and survey monumentation
• Supporting topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and construction stakeout
• Performing physical field work such as clearing brush, carrying equipment, and setting stakes
• Supporting a variety of projects including DOT/transportation, industrial sites, and public facilities

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Surveying Technology

Tools

Leica equipment

Total stations

GPS

Data collectors

Job description

Full-Time | Newark, DE Area

Transportation • Land Development • Industrial Projects

A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Field Survey Technician to join its survey team supporting transportation, land development, and industrial projects in the Newark, Delaware area.

This is a hands-on, field-based opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning modern survey technology, and building a long-term career in land surveying. The firm offers stable work, diverse projects, and room for professional growth.

This role is a strong fit for:

• Early-career survey professionals
• Survey assistants or field technicians seeking consistency and advancement
• Recent or upcoming graduates in Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced crew leaders and survey professionals, you’ll assist with:

• Operating and assisting with survey equipment including total stations, GPS, data collectors, and auto-levels
• Collecting and recording accurate field measurements, notes, sketches, and digital data
• Running bench loops, cross-sections, and elevation shots
• Setting targets and assisting operators with angle, distance, and elevation measurements
• Searching for, recovering, and setting property corners and survey monumentation
• Supporting topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and construction stakeout
• Performing physical field work such as clearing brush, carrying equipment, and setting stakes
• Supporting a variety of projects including DOT/transportation, industrial sites, and public facilities

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1+ year of experience in field surveying, construction, or a related outdoor technical role

OR

• Associate’s Degree in Surveying Technology or a related discipline (Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work

Preferred (Not Required):

• Formal education in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• Exposure to modern survey methods, best practices, and technologies
• Experience with robotic total stations, GPS, Leica equipment, or laser scanning
• Basic familiarity with CAD or GIS software
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Why This Opportunity

• Stable, full-time position with consistent project backlog
• Exposure to transportation and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level field, office, or leadership roles
• Investment in training, technology, and professional development
• Supportive team culture with long-term career potential