Survey Rod Person

Colliers Engineering & Design; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated Rod Person to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Charlotte, NC. You will assist field crews, transport equipment, and help with staking, measurements, and data collection on a variety of surveys.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning in a collaborative environment, with exposure to advanced surveying technology and field operations. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attendance, punctuality, organization, reliability, and eagerness to learn are essential requirements.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
• Overnight travel required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Party Chief and/or Instrument Man as instructed.
• Keep survey crew vehicle supplied with field equipment, hammers, stakes nails, etc., clean and organized vehicle.
• Loads all needed equipment into the vehicles before heading out to the various properties that the crew will survey during the day.
• Unloads the specified equipment into the crew designated area to allow for daily inventory of the crew equipment.
• Help maintain all equipment in good working order and to notify the appropriate staff member(s) when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Clear any brush or trees away from the survey line.
• Measures how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment.
• Holds the prism pole steady for the surveyor and places the rod to ensure correct starting point for measurements.
• Lay out stakes to prepare for horizontal and vertical survey measurements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Overview

Start your career in the field and build your future with Colliers Engineering & Design!

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a motivated Rod Person to join our growing Survey/Geospatial team in Charlotte, NC. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and want a career where no two days are exactly the same, this could be the opportunity for you!

As part of our Survey/Geospatial team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting a wide variety of surveying projects while working alongside experienced professionals. Our team uses innovative technology to collect precise data from the air, ground, and subsurface, helping deliver accurate information our projects depend on.

Bring your energy, curiosity, and willingness to learn. We’ll give you the opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable field experience, and build a rewarding career in surveying.

Get outside. Learn the industry. Grow your skills. Build your future with CED.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Party Chief and/or Instrument Man as instructed.
• Keep survey crew vehicle supplied with field equipment, hammers, stakes nails, etc., clean and organized vehicle. Never leave the equipment unattended.
• Loads all needed equipment into the vehicles before heading out to the various properties that the crew will survey during the day. Unloads the specified equipment into the crew designated area to allow for daily inventory of the crew equipment.
• Help maintain all equipment in good working order and to notify the appropriate staff member(s) when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Clear any brush or trees away from the survey line.
• Measures how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment.
• Helps with the various pieces of survey equipment.
• Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points.
• Holding the prism pole steady for the surveyor to help determine elevations of different points. Using a level, the rodman will place the rod vertically in place or plumb it to ensure a correct starting point for the next measurement.
• Lay out stakes to prepare for horizontal and vertical survey measurements.

Qualifications

• Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Attendance, punctuality, organization, reliability, and eagerness to learn are essential requirements.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required. MVR will be checked and monitored.
• Overnight travel required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Requires a pre‑employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to work long hours and carry heavy loads.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.