Field Technician

Pennoni•Berryville, VA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring a Field Technician to contribute to its Land Surveying operations in the Berryville, Virginia area. The role leads field survey crews on geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects. It gathers and checks survey data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods, and involves operating and adjusting surveying instruments and vehicles as project needs and available resources require. The Field Technician prepares field notes and drawings for complex survey calculations, performs computations and quality-assurance checks, and instructs crew members in surveying and mapping methods, equipment use, and field safety. The position also emphasizes customer service and high-quality work products for both support services and tangible deliverables. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed. This is a part-time, direct position. The target salary range is $40,000–$63,000 per year or $20–$30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of professional experience working in field or land surveying and/or construction.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Experience in field-based roles involving physically demanding tasks.
Expertise with modern survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
Proficiency with relevant technologies and tools, such as Total Stations, HDLS, and GIS.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Strong attention to detail and 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 survey credentials.
Experience with Leica Geosystems hardware and software, robotic total stations, GPS, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead a field survey crew in 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, including prisms, total stations, GPS and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and auto-levels.
Prepare field notes and drawings to perform complex survey calculations.
Instruct and train survey crew members in surveying and mapping methods, equipment use, and field safety procedures.
Perform computations and QA/QC checks.
Safely operate an ATV, UTV, or similar vehicle, depending on project needs and available resources.
Deliver excellent customer service and high-quality work for support services and end products.
Perform additional tasks as needed.