Survey Technician

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. seeks a survey technician to perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, and subdivision surveys for public and private clients. You will operate GNSS receivers and robotic total stations, ensuring precise elevations, angles, and distances in varying conditions.

You will maintain instruments, support field crews, and potentially oversee activities when the Survey Party Chief is absent, with travel up to 20% regionally as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of survey instrument operation.
• Valid NC Driver's license with good driving record.
• Practical knowledge of survey methods and procedures.
• Ability to use GPS, RTK, VRS, and robotic total station equipment.
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Physically able to walk rough terrain, stand long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, ALTA, as-builts, easements, and subdivision surveys for clients.
• Operate and maintain GNSS receivers and robotic total stations to measure elevations, angles, and distances.
• Clean, check and adjust survey instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity in survey work.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
• Occasional regional travel (approximately 20%) including some overnight stays.

Skills

Survey instrument operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GPS/RTK/VRS

Robotic total station

Field safety and endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GNSS receivers

Total station (robotic)

Survey instruments

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: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 mapsDetail oriented with good communication skillsPhysically 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