Field Surveyor – Travel, Autonomy, and High-Impact Work

Designers Edge • Chicago, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Do you thrive in independent roles, enjoy being on the move, and take pride in capturing the built environment with precision? We’re looking for a Field Surveyor to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone who’s energized by new locations, values autonomy, and has a sharp eye for detail. You’ll travel throughout the U.S. capturing existing building conditions using laser scanning and point cloud technology. Your work is the critical first step in converting real-world spaces into professional AutoCAD and Revit drawing sets.

Requirements

• Comfortable being on the road 3–5 days per week and working independently
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility in the field
• Professional, dependable, and detail-driven
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to fly

Nice To Haves

• Experience with travel-based work is strongly preferred
• No prior experience with point clouds, LiDAR, or CAD is required — we provide full training

Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites (retail stores, restaurants, banks) across the country
• Conduct full interior and exterior building surveys using scanning technology
• Work solo in vacant buildings, strip centers, and operational facilities
• Collect, label, and upload point cloud data, field notes, and site imagery
• Coordinate remotely with our CAD/BIM team to ensure data integrity

Benefits

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed