Survey Technician

Cogent Talent Solutions • Zionsville, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Survey Technician / Crew Member to join the field operations team. The role requires foundational knowledge of land surveying principles and supports the Crew Chief by independently operating measurement equipment, carrying out field procedures, and troubleshooting data anomalies on-site. The technician helps ensure accuracy and efficiency for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout surveys.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience as a land survey crew member or survey technician.
• Proficiency with surveying hardware and data collection software, such as Trimble Access, Leica Captivate, Topcon, or Carlson.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and construction blueprints.
• Ability to hike, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs over rugged, steep, or densely wooded terrain for full shifts.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record to operate company utility vehicles and field trucks.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and commute to varying job sites.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and independently operate robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, and 3D laser scanners.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and digital design files to establish field layout stakes, offsets, and cut/fill markings.
• Perform coordinate geometry calculations and check measurements with data collectors to verify precision before leaving the job site.
• Upload and download field data files, manage digital line work, and maintain comprehensive field notes and sketches.
• Guide entry-level rodpersons on procedures, site safety, and equipment care; act as Crew Chief when necessary.
• Search for and recover historical survey monuments, property corners, and section markers using metal detectors, shovels, and reference maps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed