Survey Technician

HDL Engineering Consultants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HDL Engineering Consultants as a Survey Technician, where you'll collaborate with expert surveyors and contribute to impactful projects across Alaska. This role provides hands-on experience with surveying instruments, field data collection, and a pathway to potential full-time employment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Family-friendly setting

Engaging company culture

Qualifications

• UAA Geomatics student eager for hands-on training.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Willing to travel within Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and collect field information.
• Conduct field quality control and perform survey computations.
• Engage in primarily fieldwork; assist with office tasks.

Skills

Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Good physical fitness

Ability to work safely in various terrains

Education

UAA Geomatics student in 3rd or 4th year

Job description

Work Where You Matter:

HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC (HDL) is a leader in providing surveying, design, and construction services in Alaska. With multiple offices across the state, we're looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual to join our surveying and mapping department as a Survey Technician.

In this role, you'll work alongside seasoned Professional Land Surveyors and Certified Federal Surveyors, gaining valuable experience on diverse projects in Alaska. It's a chance to collaborate with some of the best surveyors in the state and be mentored by our experienced professionals, allowing you to grow in your career.

As Survey Technician, your main responsibilities will include operating survey instruments, collecting field information, conducting field quality control, performing limited office reductions, and handling various survey computations. It's a fantastic opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our projects and make a real impact in your role. Join us at HDL, where your work truly matters!

Requirements:

• UAA Geomatics student in 3rd or 4th year eager to get hands-on training and experience, with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time role
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Valid Alaska Driver's License and a clean driving record
• Must be able and willing to travel within Alaska

• Good physical fitness, capable of working safely and efficiently in various Alaskan terrains

Desired:

• Have or plan on taking the Fundamentals of Surveying Certification (FS)
• A willingness to learn all aspects of surveying, including; control, topographic, boundary, aerial (drone) and right-of-way surveying

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an survey technician on a two-person field survey crew
• Engage in primarily fieldwork, but may include some office work, contributing to control, boundary, subdivision, topographic & design surveys, as well as aerial mapping control and aeronautical surveys
• Operate survey measuring instruments, including digital levels, GPS equipment, and total stations, with precision
• Take accurate and clear field notes and sketches
• Understand and identify sources of measurement errors
• Complete mathematical calculations and check field data in the field under the guidance of the party chief
• Perform data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey programs and AutoCAD
• Support the project surveyor with office tasks such as research, data reductions, equipment organization, and scanning field notes

Work Environment

This position involves both fieldwork and office work. When working in an office setting this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. When working in the field this position may be required to stand for long periods of time at a survey instrument and walk long distances carrying survey equipment. Inclement weather may encountered when working in the field. This position will require using standard tools typically used for land surveying in Alaska, and may be required to periodically climb, kneel or crouch, and reach with hands and arms.

Culture

• A place where work is fun and flexibility is paramount
• A family-friendly setting that values your well-being
• A culture defined by responsibility, engagement, and exceeding expectations

Job Location

HDL is filling this position in either the Anchorage or Palmer office.

HDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.