Survey Technician: Field & Office Mapping | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Ayres; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESOP

401K Match

PTO & Holidays

Floating Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates' Land Survey Group seeks a Survey Technician based in Madison, WI, with 2–4 years of experience to join a team focused on delivering high-quality surveying services across diverse industries. The role combines fieldwork with office duties and emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and ongoing growth.

Based in our Madison office, the position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with project managers and land surveyors, and exposure to field equipment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of surveying experience including field/office tasks.
• Design surveys for transportation, utility, municipal, and site projects.
• Geospatial control and lidar QA/QC.
• Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.
• Land surveys including ALTA and right-of-way plats.
• Familiar with WisDOT surveying procedures.
• Proficient with survey equipment and software.
• Physical ability to walk uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and office survey and mapping tasks.
• Operate GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and CADD platforms.
• Assist crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers.
• Prepare surveying documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety practices.
• Occasional overtime and out-of-town travel as needed.

Skills

Field surveying

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Survey calculations

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year degree in land surveying or related

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Civil3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Ayres Associates' Land Survey Group seeks a Survey Technician based in Madison, WI, with 2–4 years of experience to join a team focused on delivering high-quality surveying services across diverse industries. The role combines fieldwork with office duties and emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and ongoing growth.

Based in our Madison office, the position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with project managers and land surveyors, and exposure to field equipment