Survey Technician

Pinnacle Engineering Group; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to transportation projects

Job summary

Pinnacle Engineering Group is seeking a motivated Survey Technician to support field and office surveying activities, assisting licensed surveyors and crews with data collection and documentation. You will operate GPS, total station, and data collectors, learn field practices from senior staff, and help with boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys and staking.

Preference for CST certification and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience; valid driver’s license required; position offers growth and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• CST certification preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize survey field equipment (GPS, total station, electronic level, data collectors).
• Learn surveying field practice and procedures from senior survey staff.
• Assist survey crews with field data collection for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, record drawing surveys and construction staking services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Tools

GPS equipment

Total Station

Electronic Level

Data Collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Pinnacle Engineering Group is seeking a motivated and ready-to-learn Survey Technician to assist with field and office surveying activities. The Survey Technician supports licensed surveyors and survey crews by collecting accurate field data, operating surveying equipment, and assisting with survey calculations and documentation. This role may involve both field and office work depending on experience and project needs.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professional
• Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize survey field equipment (GPS, total station, electronic level, data collectors).
• Learn surveying field practice and procedures from senior survey staff.
• Assist survey crews with field data collection for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, record drawing surveys and construction staking services.
• Basic ability to read and interpret survey maps, plats and drawings.
• Record field notes, sketches, and electronic data clearly and accurately.
• Locate and mark property corners, benchmarks, and control points.
• Perform basic survey calculations and data processing under supervision.
• Assist with downloading, organizing, and reviewing field data.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• CST certification (preferred).
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience (preferred).