Survey Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

SCG Fields, LLC is a premier sports field builder dedicated to delivering world-class athletic facilities for communities and organizations across the country. We combine precision construction practices with advanced agronomic expertise to create safe, high-performing, and sustainable playing environments. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering a best-in-class client experience.

The Role

At SCG Fields, we build championship fields for championship teams. As a Survey Technician, you play a critical role in ensuring every project begins and ends with precision. This position is responsible for performing topographic surveys, construction staking and layout, quality control verification, and preparing accurate as-built documentation throughout all phases of construction.

The Survey Technician serves as the technical link between engineering, project management, and field operations by providing accurate survey data, establishing project control, and ensuring field crews have the information necessary to construct projects safely, efficiently, and accurately. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, technical proficiency with modern surveying technology, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering the SCG Experience on every project. This is an in-office position out of our Brecksville, Ohio headquarters, with travel required to various job sites.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate as a valued member of a Project Team dedicated to providing the SCG Experience.
• Perform pre-construction topographic surveys and existing conditions documentation.
• Establish and maintain project benchmarks, control points, and site reference monuments.
• Perform construction staking and layout for grading, drainage, utilities, athletic field features, structures, and other project components.
• Verify project dimensions, elevations, and layout accuracy throughout all phases of construction.
• Prepare and compile accurate as-built surveys and documentation upon project completion.
• Interpret construction drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and digital design files.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Civil Engineers, and field crews to support project execution.
• Provide layout support and troubleshooting for field personnel throughout construction.
• Perform quality control checks on grading, layout, elevations, and finished work completed by SCG crews and subcontractors.
• Identify discrepancies between plans and field conditions and communicate potential issues before they impact project schedules or quality.
• Assist in developing efficient surveying methods that improve productivity and project accuracy.
• Maintain accurate survey records, field notes, and electronic data files.
• Ensure all surveying equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and secured.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following all company safety procedures and exercising stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Minimum of two (2) years’ construction layout experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required, with potential overnight travel required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with GPS, robotic total stations, laser equipment, and electronic data collectors.
• Strong mathematical aptitude including geometry, algebra, and basic trigonometry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent discretion and strategic judgment utilizing advanced and specialized knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet changing deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with project teams.
• Must be capable of the physical demands (working outdoors in all weather conditions), lifting and carrying heavy equipment
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and traversing rough terrain.
• Ability to safely work around heavy construction equipment and active job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing athletic fields, sports complexes, parks, or recreational facilities.
• Associate degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience working on civil construction, athletic field, site development, grading, or utility projects preferred.
• Survey Technician Certification (CST) preferred.
• Familiarity with survey software and CAD platforms is preferred.
• Passion for athletics, sports construction, or creating world-class recreational facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a specialized field

SCG Fields, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.