Survey Instrument Person/Technician (Entry-Level) (33563)
About The Position
Founded in 1924, Boswell is a premier, multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm with a century-long legacy of shaping the infrastructure of the tri-state area. As a family-owned organization, we offer a unique professional environment that combines the robust resources of a large corporation with the personalized, collaborative culture of a boutique firm. From iconic highway and bridge projects to complex environmental and municipal solutions, Boswell is dedicated to delivering "state-of-the-art" integrated engineering. We believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Boswell, you aren’t just taking a job—you are joining a team built on excellence, integrity, and innovation, where technical mastery and professional growth go hand-in-hand. The Survey Instrument Person / Technician (Entry-Level) serves as the foundational "boots on the ground" for our surveying department. In this role, you are responsible for the accurate collection of spatial data that informs every subsequent stage of an engineering design project. Whether you are clearing a path through dense terrain or operating high-precision GPS equipment, your work ensures that our team and clients have the precise measurements needed to build safely and effectively. This position is ideal for someone who prefers a dynamic outdoor work environment over an office setting and is eager to master the specialized tools of the land surveying profession.
Requirements
- Proficiency with computers and a willingness to learn specialized surveying software.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow complex instructions and meet project deadlines.
- Proven ability to work outdoors for extended periods in various terrains (urban, wooded, marshland, and active construction sites) and in all weather conditions.
- Basic familiarity with AutoCAD or hand-drafting techniques.
- Prior experience working on active construction sites or in general labor roles.
- Basic understanding of equipment operation, calibration, and routine maintenance.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, crouch, stoop, and navigate challenging terrain.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of equipment and materials weighing up to 60+ pounds (e.g., monuments, manhole covers, and tripods).
- Ability to maintain mobility over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces for the duration of a shift.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily operations of a survey crew, including site preparation, clearing brush, and removing obstructions from survey lines.
- Responsible for the safe loading, unloading, and transport of sensitive survey instrumentation and field supplies (up to 60 lbs).
- Learn to operate and maintain advanced measurement instrumentation, including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, and digital levels to determine precise coordinates and elevations.
- Assist in setting stakes, hubs, and other markers for construction staking and boundary evidence.
- Ensure high standards of accuracy in field notes and data collection under the direct supervision of the Crew Chief.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
- Expert training and mentoring through our all-new Boswell Academy and tuition assistance.
- Employee referral bonuses and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
