Surveyor

Astra Surveying, LLC; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Astra Surveying, LLC is seeking an experienced Surveyor to perform a range of surveying tasks across Florida, including topographic, boundary, and construction staking. You will establish control points, collect field data, and coordinate with CAD teams to ensure data accuracy and project alignment.

The role requires proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS, and data collectors, plus strong plan-reading and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years survey experience preferred.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
• Strong understanding of construction staking, plan reading, and field documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD software (Civil 3D or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to interpret site plans, legal descriptions, and engineering documents.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying sites and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of survey types, including topographic, boundary, construction layout, post-construction, benchmarking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and sub-surface utility surveys.
• Site layouts for buildings, roads, paving, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Execute precise building layouts, curb offsets, storm and sewer structures, gridlines, and construction features.
• Conduct elevation surveys for FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates and certification documents.
• Establish lines, grades, and control points using robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS systems.
• Follow proper setup and calibration procedures, including backsight and resection methods.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and digital data logs.
• Collect, validate, and upload field data, photos, and documentation for drafting and project delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams to align field data with project scope.
• Perform field quality checks to verify horizontal and vertical accuracy of staking and measurements.
• Support layout of easements, right-of-way, property lines, and utility corridors per plans and legal descriptions.
• Troubleshoot field conditions and adapt to unforeseen challenges while maintaining survey accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and verifying as-built data for final drawing packages and record surveys.
• Comply with safety standards and client site requirements during field operations.
• Manage and maintain personal equipment, tools, and schedules for readiness.

Skills

Robotic total stations

GPS/GNSS

Survey data collection

Plan reading

Field documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

Trimble

Leica

Civil 3D

Job description

Astra Surveying is a land surveying service working throughout Florida specializing mostly in construction. We are currently looking to fill a Surveyor position in the Orlando area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of survey types, including:
  
  • Topographic, boundary, construction layout, post-construction, benchmarking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and sub-surface utility surveys.
  
  
• Site layouts, buildings, roads, paving, grading, drainage systems, ditches, railroads, and utility alignments.
• Execute precise building layouts, curb offsets, storm and sewer structures, gridlines, and other construction features.
• Conduct elevation surveys for FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates and certification documents.
• Establish lines, grades, and control points using robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS systems.
• Follow proper setup and calibration procedures, including known backsight and resection methods.
• Maintain accurate and organized field notes, sketches, and digital data logs.
• Collect, validate, and upload field data, photos, and documentation to support drafting and project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams to ensure field data aligns with project scope and updates.
• Perform quality checks in the field to verify horizontal and vertical accuracy of staking and measurements.
• Support layout of easements, right-of-way, property lines, and utility corridors in accordance with plans and legal descriptions.
• Troubleshoot field conditions and adapt to unforeseen challenges while maintaining survey accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and verifying as-built data for integration into final drawing packages and record surveys.
• Comply with company safety standards and client-specific site requirements during all field operations.
• Manage and maintain personal equipment, tools, and schedule to ensure readiness and productivity on assigned jobs.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years Survey experience preferred
• Proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS, and data collectors (e.g., Trimble, Leica)
• Strong understanding of construction staking, plan reading, and field documentation
• Familiarity with CAD software (Civil 3D or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to interpret site plans, legal descriptions, and engineering documents.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varying sites and weather conditions.
• Company Vehicle
• 401(k)
• 6 Paid Holidays

Astra Surveying is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.