Survey Technician

SupportFinity™; North Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is looking for an entry-level Survey Technician in North Dakota to support survey activities under direct supervision. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from various records, operating survey instruments, and preparing survey documentation.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and a basic understanding of surveying principles. This role involves 40+ hours of work per week, mainly in the field, and requires the ability to perform physical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology preferred.
• Basic understanding of land survey principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data.
• Operate survey instruments for various types of surveys.
• Support construction compliance verification.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GeoPak

Job description

Job Details

An entry-level Survey Technician position supporting survey activities under direct supervision. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from deeds, titles, utility records, structural plans, and related documents.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data from deeds, titles, utility records, structural plans, and related documents.
• Operate survey instruments (such as Leica Robotic Total Stations and GPS equipment) to support boundary, topographic, as‑built, subdivision, profile, and existing condition surveys.
• Support construction compliance verification and field staking activities.
• Assist with mapping, drafting, and preparation of survey documentation.
• Generate accurate field notes, photographs, sketches, calculations, and digital files using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar software.
• Help verify conformance with applicable regulations, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
• Maintain strong safety practices in all field operations.
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development.
• Uphold professional conduct and KLJ’s standards of quality and ethics.

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma required.
• Technical coursework in surveying, geomatics, or civil technology preferred.

Technical Awareness

• Basic understanding of land survey principles and practices.
• Familiarity with survey equipment and field procedures.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, or similar platforms preferred.

Professional Strengths

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
• Effective communicator in both technical and non‑technical environments.
• Self‑motivated and dependable in outdoor, field‑based settings.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.

Work Environment

• 40+ hours per week
• Approximately 80% field / 20% office
• Occasional travel depending on project needs

Field work includes working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.

Employees Must Be Able To

• Walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
• Stand, kneel, crouch, and perform physical tasks required for field surveying