Survey Instrument Operator

ESP Associates, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health Insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Survey Instrument Operator to join our team in Greensboro, NC.

The position supports land surveying activities with conventional, robotic and GPS methods, including RTK and VRS, and requires travel for fieldwork as needed. The role involves data handling, field sketches, and daily submissions using Trimble devices; a valid driving record is required and drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying preferred; knowledge of conventional, robotic and GPS surveying functions including static and RTK.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations required.
• Ability to travel out of town as needed.
• Knowledge of Excel and navigation programs; Trimble Data Transfer a plus.
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record per MVR policy.

Skills

Land surveying

Trimble data collection

GPS surveying

Travel willingness

MS Excel

Data transfer

Tools

Trimble Total Stations

Trimble Data Transfer

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Survey Instrument Operator

Regular Full-Time Greensboro, NC, US

ESP Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Survey Instrument Operator to join our team in Greensboro, NC.

Qualifications:

• Experience in land surveying preferred. Position requires comprehensive knowledge conventional, robotic and GPS surveying functions including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations required.
• Ability to travel out of town as needed.
• Various types of Route surveying as well as SUE skills and utility mapping experience a plus.
• Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Navigation programs and Trimble Data Transfer a plus.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.
• Position does include some out of town travel for which meal per diem, and lodging are provided.
• This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)