Survey Technician (temporary)

Southern Arkansas University; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) with company match

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

An engineering consulting company in Fairbanks, AK, is seeking a temporary Survey Technician for the summer season. You will support surveying projects using advanced technologies while working both independently and as part of a team. The role requires minimum two years of Land Surveying Credits and field experience, alongside strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $28 to $34 per hour, and the position may involve travel to remote locations. Flexible work schedules and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Land Surveying Credits and some field experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a detail-oriented team environment.
• Physical condition for challenging activities in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Support boundary, control, and topographic surveys.
• Research records and prepare legal descriptions.
• Assist with drawing and deliverable reviews.

Skills

Land Surveying Credits

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Field experience

Tools

Survey software

Job description

Survey Technician

RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a temporary Survey Technician to join our Fairbanks, AK office. This role will join our Land Survey team for the mid-May through mid-August 2026 summer season.

Travel/housing stipend may be available.

Working at RESPEC means working on world-class projects across Alaska. You will work on exciting projects in locations throughout Alaska using state-of-the-art technologies like GNSS RTK, UAVs (drones), robotic total stations, ground penetrating RADAR, and 3D terrestrial LiDAR scanners. Sometimes travelling by boat, aircraft, sea-plane, helicopter, or ATV to remote projects. This position offers a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual who wants to learn, develop professionally, and experience Alaska, with potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Duties for the temporary Survey Technician include supporting boundary, control, and topographic design and construction surveys; researching records; preparing legal descriptions; calculating boundary corner searching/staking coordinates; assisting with drawing and deliverable reviews; and providing technical/CAD support for the land surveying team. This role works independently and as part of a survey crew and collaborates with office staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Land Surveying Credits and have some field experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a detail-oriented team environment.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and survey software.
• Physical condition commensurate with travel and challenging physical activity within Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Rim.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds while hiking irregular and sometimes uphill terrain, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime and mobilize to work in remote areas for several days to a couple of weeks at a time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.

Compensation

Hourly rate depends on experience and typical range is $28 - $34 per hour. This is a temporary part-time position. No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans