Survey Technician- SIGN ON BONUS

Ayres Associates; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision Insurance

Disability and life insurance

ESOP and 401K with company match

PTO and two floating holidays + flex /

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ayres Associates' Land Survey Group in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Survey Technician with 2–4 years of experience who thrives in both field and office settings. Join a team dedicated to high-quality surveying across diverse industries; base in the Waukesha office with opportunities for growth and professional development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and meeting client needs with accurate work, including field data collection, mapping, and document preparation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of surveying experience (field and office)
• Experience with land surveys including ALTA and right-of-way plats
• Familiarity with WisDOT surveying procedures
• Ability to operate survey equipment and software accurately

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of field and office survey and mapping tasks.
• Use survey field equipment such as GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and CADD platforms.
• Assist crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers and prepare surveying documents.
• Adhere to OSHA safety practices; potential overtime and travel.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

Two-year degree in land surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Civil3D/AutoCAD

MicroStation

GPS/GNSS

Job 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

Survey Technician- Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, 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/