Surveying Technician

HireTalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking an experienced Survey Technician III / Survey Crew Chief to perform land surveying activities supporting utility projects. This field-based role involves topographic and construction surveys across multiple sites, with independence and limited day-to-day supervision.

You will travel to project locations, operate GPS, laser scanners, Trimble gear, and survey data collectors, and coordinate field activities with the office survey team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of land surveying experience; ~10 years ideal.
• Hands-on field-based surveying experience.
• Proficiency with GPS surveying equipment.
• Experience using laser scanning technology.
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and data collectors.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Ability to travel to project locations.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at active field sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Survey Crew Chief for assigned surveying tasks.
• Perform topographic, construction, and general land surveys.
• Support electric distribution, gas, transmission, and substations projects.
• Receive assignments from office survey team and coordinate field activities.
• Travel to multiple project sites and work in field environments.
• Operate GPS equipment, laser scanners, Trimble devices, and data collectors.
• Collect accurate field data and support deliverables.

Skills

GPS surveying

Laser scanning

Field surveying

Independent fieldwork

Travel willingness

Tools

GPS equipment

Laser scanners

Trimble survey equipment

Survey data collectors

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Survey Technician III / Survey Crew Chief to perform land surveying activities supporting electric distribution, gas, electric transmission, and substation infrastructure projects.

This is a highly independent, field-based position responsible for completing topographic surveys, construction surveys, and other land surveying assignments across multiple project locations. The successful candidate will be comfortable independently traveling to project sites, operating modern surveying technology, and completing assigned fieldwork with limited day-to-day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Survey Crew Chief responsible for completing assigned land surveying activities.
• Perform topographic, construction, and general land surveys supporting utility and infrastructure projects.
• Support projects involving electric distribution, gas, electric transmission, and substations.
• Receive survey assignments from the office-based survey team and independently coordinate field activities.
• Travel to multiple project sites and perform the majority of assigned work in field environments.
• Operate GPS surveying equipment, laser scanners, Trimble equipment, and survey data collectors.
• Collect accurate field survey data and information required by project teams.
• Utilize computer and survey technology to support field assignments and survey deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant land surveying experience; approximately 10 years of experience is ideal.
• Hands-on experience performing field-based land surveying.
• Proficiency with GPS surveying equipment.
• Experience using laser scanning technology.
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and data collectors.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Ability to independently complete field assignments.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project locations.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at active field/project sites.