Surveyor - Farmington Hills

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Surveyor for the Farmington Hills office. The role involves performing construction staking, field data collection, and boundary/topographic surveys. Independence on project sites and strong safety adherence are essential.

Applicants should have an associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering (bachelor’s preferred) and at least 3 years of related experience. Proficiency in Word/Excel and Civil 3D is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of surveying experience.
• Ability to work independently on project sites with safety compliance.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; strong detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and operate modern survey equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans for staking and layout.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data.
• Perform property research and collect field data for boundary surveys.
• Process survey data and create boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and as-built surveys for AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Report to a Senior Professional Land Surveyor.

Skills

Surveying experience

Autocad Civil 3D

Microsoft Word & Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey equipment

Job description

Position: Surveyor - Farmington Hills

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Id: 2689

# of Openings: 1

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Surveyor to help us keep building.

What You'll Do

• Adjust and operate modern survey equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications to perform construction staking and layout.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches.
• Perform property research and collect field data to execute boundary surveys.
• Process survey data and create boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and as-built surveys for use with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Report directly to a Senior Professional Land Surveyor.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience required; bachelor's degree in Surveying or Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of related surveying experience.
• Ability to work independently on project sites while complying with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods, and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, and climbing. Good vision, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness are essential.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Build Your Future Here

Candidates for this position can reside in the Metro Detroit market.