Survey Technician

Burgess & Niple; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Survey Technician to join our Louisville, KY team. You will gain hands-on experience under a licensed Professional Surveyor, handling field surveys and associated QA/QC tasks through the project lifecycle.

You'll perform boundary, easement, route and topographic surveys, conduct deed research, and operate GPS, LiDAR, and CAD tools while collaborating with designers and agencies. Travel may be required, and LSIT-eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field; ABET-accredited preferred.
• LSIT registration or ability to obtain within 6 months; licensure desired.
• Experience with CAD/survey software and MS Office a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or office survey work under the direction of a Professional Surveyor, including boundary, easement, right-of-way, route and topographic surveys.
• Conduct deed research across various jurisdictions and assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and right-of-way plans.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GPS and digital survey equipment and software.
• Work with drones and LiDAR technologies with potential for future drone pilot certification.
• Prepare field notes and sketches and read and interpret road, bridge, and utility plans, deeds, and survey plats.
• Utilize CAD programs to process field survey data and develop existing manuscript files.
• Submit utility locate requests and coordinate with utility owners.
• Communicate regularly with designers and state and local agencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field

LSIT registration or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

CAD software

Survey software

MS Office

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our survey team and put your technical skills to work across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. As a Survey Technician, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Professional Surveyor gaining hands‑on experience with modern equipment and technology while contributing to meaningful deliverables from field to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field and/or office survey work under the direction of a Professional Surveyor, including boundary, easement, right-of-way, route and topographic surveys
• Conduct deed research across various jurisdictions and assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and right-of-way plans
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GPS and digital survey equipment and software
• Work with drones and LiDAR technologies with potential for future drone pilot certification
• Prepare field notes and sketches and read and interpret road, bridge, and utility plans, deeds, and survey plats
• Utilize CAD programs to process field survey data and develop existing manuscript files
• Submit utility locate requests and coordinate with utility owners
• Communicate regularly with designers and state and local agencies

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Survey Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited program (or a program otherwise approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
• Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, willingness to pursue future PLS licensure desired
• Experience with operating CAD and survey software a plus; MS Office Suite
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Adaptable and self‑motivated with a proactive mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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