Survey Technician | Rock Island, IL
About The Position
IMEG is hiring a Survey Technician in Rock Island, IL to support office production for land surveying activities by processing incoming information and producing final project deliverables. This entry-level role supports office and field staff and provides survey assistance under the leadership of a Senior Survey Coordinator. In this role, you will support data processing, quality assurance, research, computations, drafting, and fieldwork while coordinating with your supervisor to meet client-specific demands. You will contribute to transportation, municipal, and bridge projects, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.
Requirements
- Associate degree, or certificate, in Land Surveying or Engineering preferred
- Prior experience in the land surveying, consulting or construction industry is preferred
- Work to gain knowledge of survey operations, principles, principles, and practices
- Knowledge of engineering plans and construction documents
- Knowledgeable of office workflow processes and problem-solving techniques
- Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD or similar applications are a plus
- Proficiency in technical math, geometry, and trigonometry is recommended
- Possess basic oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with clients, coworkers and professionally represent IMEG
- Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier; must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
- Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays
Responsibilities
- Process survey data using IMEG CAD standards, evaluate accuracy, and support compliance with applicable land survey project and professional standards under the direction of your supervisor and a licensed professional
- Monitor field crew production and provide quality assurance
- Research historical maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title reports
- Provide survey computations, staking/control exhibits, and survey crew instructions for construction staking and field survey projects
- Prepare cadastral, existing conditions and platting from field and office data using AutoCAD Civil software
- Carry out initial QC of field deliverables according to standards and best practices
- Coordinate with supervisor to ensure client-specific demands are being met
- Act as a field technician as requested to complete survey field work
- Maintain professional and productive working relationships with all clients and coworker
- Observe safety and security procedures
Benefits
- Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
- Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
- Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible schedule
- Assistance with tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
