Survey Technician

Ayres Associates; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401K with company match

ESOP

PTO & floating holidays

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Madison, WI seeks a Survey Technician with 2–4 years of experience to support land surveying projects. You will perform field and office survey and mapping tasks using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and MicroStation/Civil 3D CAD tools.

Join a cohesive team that values collaboration, safety, and professional growth while delivering reliable deliverables to clients and internal teams across diversified projects.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in land surveying or civil engineering technology.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Physically able 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 and 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

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Two-year surveying/engineering tech degree

Four-year degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Civil3D/AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Category: Geospatial - Aerial Mapping, Land Survey

Requisition Number: SURVE001939

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Madison, WI 53718, USA

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.

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