Survey Technician

Ayres Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

ESOP & 401K

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Madison, WI, is seeking a Survey Technician with 2–4 years of experience to execute varied field and office survey tasks. You’ll work with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and CAD platforms, supporting crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in producing professional land documents and maps.

Ideal candidates have a two-year degree in surveying or civil engineering technology, 1–2 years of related work experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in land surveying or civil engineering technology.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Technically sound in survey equipment and software.
• Physical ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of field/office survey and mapping tasks.
• Use survey field equipment such as GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and Microstation/Civil 3D CAD platforms.
• Assist and communicate with crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in support of duties and professional land surveyors.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Overtime and occasional out-of-town and overnight travel are anticipated.

Skills

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Civil3D/AutoCAD

Microstation

Field surveying

Education

Two-year degree in land surveying or civil engineering technology

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Civil3D/AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Finding The Right Fit

Variety is the spice of life, as the proverbial saying goes, and you’ll find boundless variety working as a Survey Technician at Ayres. Our projects are varied, our work is rewarding, and our team is supportive, collaborative, and fun! Beyond the ability to work on diverse projects, our team also enjoys a high degree of professional freedom – both in and outside of the office – and are routinely applying cutting‑edge, and, sometimes, emerging technologies to their important work.

Our land survey group delivers expertise to our internal and external clients. The services are provided by a cohesive team of crew chiefs, technicians, professional land surveyors, and project managers, bringing consistent and reliable deliverables through an array of resources available to our employees and clients. The Land Survey Group at Ayres Associates is seeking an individual in our Madison, WI office location. This is an ideal position for a qualified candidate with two to four (2‑4) years of experience with the ability to work independently and as part of a survey crew.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people‑first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work. We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture.

On Any Given Day You’ll

• Perform a variety of field/office survey and mapping tasks.
• Use survey field equipment such as GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and Microstation/Civil 3D CADD platforms.
• Assist and communicate with crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in support of their duties as well as professional land surveyors in preparation of land surveying documents.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Overtime and occasional out‑of‑town and overnight travel are anticipated.

Required Qualifications

• A two‑year degree in land surveying or civil engineering technology.
• One to two years of relevant work experience.
• Technically sound in the use of survey equipment and software.
• Physical ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Self‑starter who can work independently and who can adapt to working in a team setting.
• A four‑year degree in land surveying or related field.
• 1 or more years of relevant experience within the following surveying services:
• Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development.
• Geospatial control and lidar QA/QC.
• Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.
• Land surveys, including ALTA and right‑of‑way plats.
• WisDOT surveying procedures.
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software.
• Experience with Civil3D/AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Ability to keep thorough notes and perform necessary survey calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and project managers.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer