Survey Field Technician / Survey Assistant
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Job Description
Full-Time | Newark, DE Area
Transportation • Land Development • Industrial Projects
A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Field Survey Technician to join its survey team supporting transportation, land development, and industrial projects in the Newark, Delaware area.
This is a hands-on, field-based opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning modern survey technology, and building a long-term career in land surveying. The firm offers stable work, diverse projects, and room for professional growth.
This role is a strong fit for:
- Early-career survey professionals
- Survey assistants or field technicians seeking consistency and advancement
- Recent or upcoming graduates in Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology
What You’ll Be Doing
Working alongside experienced crew leaders and survey professionals, you’ll assist with:
- Operating and assisting with survey equipment including total stations, GPS, data collectors, and auto-levels
- Collecting and recording accurate field measurements, notes, sketches, and digital data
- Running bench loops, cross-sections, and elevation shots
- Setting targets and assisting operators with angle, distance, and elevation measurements
- Searching for, recovering, and setting property corners and survey monumentation
- Supporting topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and construction stakeout
- Performing physical field work such as clearing brush, carrying equipment, and setting stakes
- Supporting a variety of projects including DOT/transportation, industrial sites, and public facilities
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1+ year of experience in field surveying, construction, or a related outdoor technical role
OR
- Associate’s Degree in Surveying Technology or a related discipline (Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
Preferred (Not Required):
- Formal education in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
- Exposure to modern survey methods, best practices, and technologies
- Experience with robotic total stations, GPS, Leica equipment, or laser scanning
- Basic familiarity with CAD or GIS software
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Why This Opportunity
- Stable, full-time position with consistent project backlog
- Exposure to transportation and infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to grow into higher-level field, office, or leadership roles
- Investment in training, technology, and professional development
- Supportive team culture with long-term career potential
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