Survey Technician- 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

Job Category: Geospatial - Aerial Mapping, Land Survey

Requisition Number: SURVE001968

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Madison, WI 53718, USA

Description

SIGN ON BONUS $2,500

Join Ayres Associates' Land Survey Group and become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality surveying services to clients across a variety of industries. Based in our Madison, WI office, this opportunity is well suited for a Survey Technician with 2-4 years of experience who enjoys both field and office responsibilities and values teamwork, professionalism, and continued growth.

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.

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:

• 1+ 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.
• 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 two-year degree in land surveying, civil engineering technology, related field or higher
• 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, paid holidaysincludingtwo floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

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