Survey Technician

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Survey Technician is generally responsible for assisting with field surveys, laser scanning, and construction staking. This work will be performed under the supervision of a professional land surveyor. Short-term travel and/or weekend work will be required.


Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Completing project safely and within required accuracy and timeframe.
• Coordinating with survey team and design team to ensure survey scope is clear and deliverable expectations are met.
• Assist in developing a plan of action for assigned projects.
• Adhering to existing standards of practice for surveying.
• Operate assigned field equipment in the accomplishment of fieldwork.
• Accurately measure angles, distances and other information in conformance with regulations and company standards.
• Assist in conducting surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
• Assist in establishing construction control points for use in the installation of equipment and materials.
• Searching legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Maintain flexibility to meet project schedule needs based on workload of the Survey Team.
• Assist in field work for surveying and laser scanning activities.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


Experience: Requires up to 2 years of relevant experience in industrial plant environment.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple measurements.
• Ability to learn the use of field instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and laser scanners.
• Familiarity with laser scanning registration software or equivalent a plus.
• Familiarity in the use of AutoCAD and Carlson Software or equivalent a plus.
• Familiarity in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with surveying and/or civil/structural engineering terminology is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to use the entire body, more often hands and arms, in handling, positioning, and moving equipment.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates, which may also involve walking through difficult terrain or in industrial facilities
• Comfortable working at heights off scaffold, platforms or manlifts.
• Ability to drive - possesses a valid driver's license

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.


Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.


As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.