Survey Field Technician

Bolton & Menk•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Field Technician to join our Cedar Rapids office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. In this role, you’ll spend approximately 90% of your time in the field and 10% in the office, supporting a variety of projects. Your fieldwork will include tasks such as construction staking, boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and topographic mapping. This is a full-time position with benefits; subject to seasonal layoff.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field, OR equivalent training or experience
3+ years of related field experience with data collection, construction staking, and/or knowledge of legal descriptions preferred
Ability to perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable at the Firm's standard rates.
A motor vehicle record (MVR) check is a standard condition of employment.
Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings
Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

NSPE Certified Survey Technical Level III or LSIT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Perform field assignments for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA/ASCM, topography surveys and performing routine survey/engineering computations for various project types
Collect and process field measurements and data for engineering and surveying projects
Operate survey instruments, such as total stations, data collectors, levels, and GPS equipment, and resolve operation issues
Research existing survey and engineering records
Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders
Maintain company vehicle and company equipment in a clean, professional manner
Maintain productive working relationships with all clients and coworkers