Surveyor

Astra Surveying•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Astra Surveying is a land surveying service working throughout Florida, specializing mostly in construction. The Surveyor position is based in the Boynton Beach area and performs a variety of field surveying and construction layout work. The role establishes lines, grades, and control points; collects and verifies field data; coordinates with project managers, CAD technicians, and design teams; and supports project delivery and as-built documentation. The position requires working outdoors at varying sites and in varying weather conditions, while complying with company safety standards and client-specific site requirements.

Requirements

Three or more 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 in varying sites and 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 sub-surface 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 and 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 ensure field data aligns with project scope and updates.
Perform field quality checks to verify horizontal and vertical accuracy of staking and measurements.
Support layout of easements, right-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 integration into 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.