Field Technician

Pennoni•Berryville, VA

15d•$40,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring a Field Technician for its Survey Crew to support Land Surveying operations in the Berryville, Virginia area. This is a part-time, direct position involving field work on boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects. The role leads a field survey crew, gathers and checks survey data, operates surveying equipment, and supports high-quality customer deliverables. The technician must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

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 a 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 independently, stay motivated, multitask, and prioritize 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.
Demonstrated expertise with 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.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

Lead a field survey crew in geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
Maintain proficiency in operating 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 work products and support services.
Perform additional tasks as needed.