Surveyor

Astra Surveying • Jacksonville, FL

6d

About The Position

Astra Surveying is seeking a Surveyor for the Jacksonville area to perform varied land surveying work, primarily related to construction. The role performs topographic, boundary, construction layout, post-construction, benchmarking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and subsurface utility surveys. It includes construction staking and building layout, elevation surveys for FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates, and establishing lines, grades, and control points using robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS systems.

The Surveyor maintains field notes and digital records, collects and validates field data and documentation, coordinates with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams, and performs field quality checks. The role also supports easement, right-of-way, property-line, and utility-corridor layouts; helps prepare and verify as-built data; follows safety and client site requirements; and maintains equipment and readiness for assigned work. Work takes place outdoors at varying sites and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of survey experience preferred.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations, GPS, and data collectors, such as Trimble or Leica.
• Strong understanding of construction staking, plan reading, and field documentation.
• Ability to interpret site plans, legal descriptions, and engineering documents.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Physically capable of working outdoors at varying sites and in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD software, such as Civil 3D or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic, boundary, construction layout, post-construction, benchmarking, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, and subsurface utility surveys.
• Provide construction staking for site layouts, buildings, roads, paving, grading, drainage systems, ditches, railroads, and utility alignments.
• Execute building layouts, curb offsets, storm and sewer structures, gridlines, and other construction features.
• Conduct elevation surveys for FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates and certification documents.
• Establish lines, grades, and control points using robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS systems.
• Follow proper setup and calibration procedures, including known backsight and resection methods.
• Maintain accurate, organized field notes, sketches, and digital data logs.
• Collect, validate, and upload field data, photos, and documentation to support drafting and project delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams to align field data with project scope and updates.
• Perform field quality checks to verify horizontal and vertical accuracy of staking and measurements.
• Support layout of easements, rights-of-way, property lines, and utility corridors in accordance with plans and legal descriptions.
• Troubleshoot field conditions and adapt to unforeseen challenges while maintaining survey accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and verifying as-built data for final drawing packages and record surveys.
• Comply with company safety standards and client-specific site requirements during field operations.
• Manage and maintain personal equipment, tools, and schedule to ensure readiness and productivity on assigned jobs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days.
• 401(k).
• Two weeks of vacation after 90 days.
• Six paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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