Survey Technician

Summit Design and Engineering Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, and as-built surveys for public and private clients.

The role requires operating GNSS receivers and robotic total stations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accuracy in field measurements, with occasional regional travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Detail oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to interpret maps.
• Physically able to walk rough terrain, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform field work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, as-builts, easements, and subdivision surveys for public and private clients.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments such as GNSS receivers and robotic total stations to measure elevations, angles, and distances.
• Clean, check and adjust survey instruments and equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and productivity in all survey work.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Map interpretation

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GPS

RTK

VRS

Robotic total station

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, as-builts, easements, and subdivision surveys for public and private clients.
• Operate and maintain various surveying instruments – such as GNSS receivers and robotic total stations - to measure and verify elevations, angles, and distances.
• Clean, check and adjust survey instruments and equipment to ensure the accuracy of measurements.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and productivity in all survey work.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year of survey instrument operation is required.
• Valid NC Driver's license required with good driving record and ability to drive.
• Practical knowledge of survey methods and procedures.
• Ability to utilize or employ GPS, RTK, VRS, and robotic total station equipment.
• Ability to interpret maps
• Detail oriented with good communication skills
• Physically able to walk rough terrain, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform field work in various weather conditions.
• Occasional regional travel (approximately 20%) including some overnight stays