Field Technician

Pennoni•Virginia Beach, VA

15d•$45,000 - $58,000

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring a Field Technician to contribute to its Land Surveying operations in the Virginia Beach, Virginia area on a full-time, direct basis. The role leads field survey crews and performs geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects. The technician gathers and processes field data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods, operates and adjusts surveying instruments, prepares field notes and drawings, and performs computations and quality checks. The position also includes training crew members, operating project vehicles safely when needed, and delivering high-quality work and customer service. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of professional experience in field or land surveying and/or construction.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work accurately.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a self-motivated manner while multitasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Completion of relevant surveying training; active surveying credentials are a plus.
Experience in field-based roles involving physically demanding tasks.
Expertise in modern surveying methods, best practices, and technologies.
Proficiency with relevant technologies and tools such as total stations, HDLS, and GIS; experience with Leica Geosystems hardware and software, robotic total stations, GPS, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Lead a field survey crew on geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
Operate and maintain proficiency with total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
Gather field survey data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods, including drones.
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, total stations, GPS/electronic distance-measuring equipment, and auto-levels.
Prepare field notes and drawings to support complex survey calculations.
Instruct and train survey crew members in surveying and mapping methods, equipment use, and field safety procedures.
Perform computations and quality assurance/quality control checks.
Safely operate an ATV, UTV, or similar vehicle, depending on project and available resources.
Deliver excellent customer service through high-quality support services and finished work products.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.