Survey Technician- SIGN ON BONUS

Ayres Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

ESOP

PTO & Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development

Job summary

Ayres Associates, based in Madison, WI, is seeking a Survey Technician to join our Land Survey Group. The position blends field and office work for customers across diverse industries, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and professional development.

The role targets individuals with 2–4 years of experience who value safety, collaboration, and travel readiness, with a sign-on bonus of $2,500 and a path to growth within a respected USA TODAY Top Workplace.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in land surveying or related field.
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate field equipment and read maps and plans.

Responsibilities

• 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 crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in support of surveying duties.
• Adhere to OSHA and safety practices.
• Overtime and some travel are anticipated.

Skills

GPS/GNSS

Total Stations

CADD

Civil3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Field Data

Driver's License

Education

Two-year degree in land surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble equipment

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS $2,500

Survey Technician- Madison, WI Area

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 holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/