Field Service Technician-Energy

Survey Field Service Technician

The survey field service technician collects field data utilizing common surveying equipment. Essential functions include:

• Setting up, adjusting, and operating surveying equipment and instruments to collect field data, reporting data back to surveyors and other Wightman professionals
• Measuring, recording, and calculating data based on instrument readings
• Laying out, locating, and recovering markings, stakes, and other signifiers at work locations
• Helping create drawings and computer images of job locations
• Maintaining equipment and vehicles
• Assisting in conducting surveys to determine the location of natural features and man-made structures on the surface, underground, or underwater
• Collecting information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant information
• Performing manual labor such as bending, digging with a hand shovel, cutting brush for lines, carrying equipment, stakes, rebar, and other items that may be heavy (5-50 lbs)

Required traits and characteristics include:

• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work within established budgets and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer knowledge and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and various types of physical environments

Organizational relationships include:

• Reports directly to Project Manager- Energy

Required education/experience includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred education/experience includes:

• Associates degree or higher
• Certified Survey Technician
• 2+ years related experience

Travel includes:

• Position based in Benton Harbor, MI
• Regional travel 75% including out of state

About Wightman:

No matter your career trajectory whether you're just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or looking to accelerate your career opportunities you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and does it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman. Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. We design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more. We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life.