Survey Technician

proHNS LLC • Sitka, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

proHNS LLC is hiring a full-time, in-person Survey Technician in Sitka, Alaska. The role supports boundary, topographic, construction, and infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Alaska. It is suitable for someone beginning a surveying career as well as someone with field experience, and offers opportunities to develop skills in surveying, engineering support, and geospatial technology. The position involves outdoor fieldwork, equipment operation, collecting and documenting measurements, assisting with surveying data processing and mapping, collaborating with project teams, and traveling to project sites.

The role requires working outdoors in adverse weather and across varied terrain, including active construction sites, roadways, waterways, and remote wilderness locations. Travel may be by vehicle, ATV, boat, helicopter, or small aircraft. Employees may work extended field hours when necessary and must follow safety protocols. proHNS states that it will work with employees to identify reasonable accommodations and practical solutions where possible.

The position pays $28–$40 per hour depending on experience, with overtime opportunities. Benefits include employer-paid insurance coverage, a 401(k) with an employer match, paid time off and leave, company holidays, professional development and training, and annual performance bonuses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather, hike over variable terrain while carrying approximately 50 pounds of survey equipment and PPE, and walk or hike three or more miles per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb over obstacles, and traverse uneven or difficult terrain.
• Ability to work safely around active construction sites, roadways, waterways, and remote wilderness locations while following safety protocols.
• Ability to travel by vehicle, ATV, boat, helicopter, or small aircraft as project needs require.
• Ability to use hands and arms to operate survey instruments and handle equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours in the field when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Previous surveying, construction, or outdoor field experience.
• Experience with GPS equipment, total stations, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveying for boundary, topographic, construction, and infrastructure projects.
• Operate GPS equipment, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
• Collect accurate field measurements and maintain detailed survey notes.
• Assist with construction staking and as-built surveys.
• Support data processing, drafting, and mapping using surveying software.
• Work with engineers, surveyors, planners, and project managers.
• Travel to project sites throughout Southeast Alaska.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and inventory management.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Company Holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Supportive, team-first environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED