Survey Technician

Ulteig is seeking a talented and motivated individual for our Survey Technician position with our 100% employee‑owned company. In this role, you will partner with the Survey Crew Chief to support field data collection and project layout activities. You will also collaborate with the Professional Land Surveyor and office staff to process field data and develop land surveying and engineering deliverables. Location(s) Fargo Office: 3350 38th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Denver Office: 5575 DTC Pkwy Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, USA Minneapolis Office: 1550 Utica Ave S Suite 160, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, USA Cedar Rapids Office: 109 N. Center Point Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233, USA What You’ll Do The Survey Technician supports the Survey Crew Chief in completing field surveys in accordance with land surveying standards and project‑specific requirements. Responsibilities include preparing equipment and supplies, coordinating with team members, and contributing to the successful execution of a wide variety of survey assignments. In addition to field duties, the Survey Technician assists the Professional Land Surveyor and office staff in the development and delivery of high‑quality survey products. This includes downloading and organizing field data, performing initial data checks for accuracy and completeness, assisting with base map creation, drafting survey exhibits, and supporting the preparation of Land Survey Plats, Legal Descriptions, Easement Exhibits, and other project deliverables. The role also involves maintaining clear documentation, following established workflows, and collaborating closely with office personnel to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all survey‑related tasks. Ulteig provides hybrid office/remote work options to support flexibility and work‑life balance. What We Expect from You Associate of Science degree in Surveying or equivalent preferred, but not required. Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification preferred, but not required. Entry‑level candidates or individuals with up to 3 years of related experience are encouraged to apply. Participate in control, construction, boundary, topographic, route, retracement, and ALTA surveys across municipal, DOT, energy, and renewable projects. Experience operating survey field equipment (Trimble GPS, robotic total station, data collectors) preferred but not required. Experience operating remote sensing equipment (sUAS/drones, 3D laser scanning) preferred but not required. Familiarity with AutoCAD, survey data processing software (Trimble Business Center), point cloud data processing, and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) preferred but not required. Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to perform prolonged walking, standing, bending, and stretching as required by field work. Ability to consistently maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles. Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. Target Base Compensation Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $25.00 - $34.00/hour Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job‑specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role. Benefits Flexible Workplace Employee Ownership Competitive Pay Collaborative Environment Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr