Survey Technician

The Westervelt Company•Tuscaloosa, AL

10h•$49,400 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SURVEY TECHNICIAN Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, using cutting-edge technology, and contributing to projects that shape the world around us? As a Survey Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting impactful engineering and surveying projects while building hands-on experience in a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to develop your technical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, work with modern surveying equipment, and be part of a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement. ROLE SUMMARY The Survey Technician supports the Engineering & Technical Services team by performing fieldwork and completing related documentation needed for surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, as-built surveys, and other survey-related assignments under the direction of the Survey Party Chief. This role provides hands-on learning opportunities using modern surveying equipment, technology, and field techniques.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
0–2 years of relevant experience
Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment
Organized, detail-oriented, and focused
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Physical ability to work outdoors in varying conditions

Nice To Haves

Business units, adjoining property owners, contractors

Responsibilities

Provide surveying support for projects serving all business units.
Assist the land surveying team with research, equipment maintenance, PPE readiness, and related support tasks.
Help keep the survey crew organized, prepared, and focused on the work plan.
Support internal clients in meeting business objectives by providing timely and reliable surveying assistance.
Build and maintain positive relationships with adjoining landowners.
Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Take an active role in learning and becoming proficient with the survey equipment used daily.
Assist with research and develop an understanding of legal descriptions and the Public Land Survey System.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn from others while building technical skills.
Participate in and contribute to safety meetings and on-site safety briefings.
Participate in internal and corporate continuing education opportunities.
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by identifying inefficiencies, suggesting enhancements, and contributing to incremental improvements in processes, quality, and workflow.
Create: Field book data, point collection, and set property corners
Execute: Surveying data collection, research, and teamwork
Each day begins with preparing the survey truck with the necessary tools and equipment, reviewing the work plan, and ensuring all required PPE is in proper working condition. From there, you'll head into the field to support survey operations, collaborate with your crew, and contribute to accurate, high-quality project outcomes.