Survey Technician | Rock Island, IL

Survey Technician | Rock Island, IL

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Survey Technician in Rock Island, IL to support office production for land surveying activities by processing incoming information and producing final project deliverables. This entry-level role supports office and field staff and provides survey assistance under the leadership of a Senior Survey Coordinator.

In this role, you will support data processing, quality assurance, research, computations, drafting, and fieldwork while coordinating with your supervisor to meet client-specific demands. You will contribute to transportation, municipal, and bridge projects, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

At a Glance

Location: Rock Island, IL

Discipline: Surveyor & SUE

Markets: Transportation; Municipal; Bridges

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Process survey data using IMEG CAD standards, evaluate accuracy, and support compliance with applicable land survey project and professional standards under the direction of your supervisor and a licensed professional

• Monitor field crew production and provide quality assurance

• Research historical maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title reports

• Provide survey computations, staking/control exhibits, and survey crew instructions for construction staking and field survey projects

• Prepare cadastral, existing conditions and platting from field and office data using AutoCAD Civil software

• Carry out initial QC of field deliverables according to standards and best practices

• Coordinate with supervisor to ensure client-specific demands are being met

• Act as a field technician as requested to complete survey field work

• Maintain professional and productive working relationships with all clients and coworker

• Observe safety and security procedures

What You'll Bring

Required

Education

• Associate degree, or certificate, in Land Surveying or Engineering preferred

Experience

• Prior experience in the land surveying, consulting or construction industry is preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Work to gain knowledge of survey operations, principles, principles, and practices

• Knowledge of engineering plans and construction documents

• Knowledgeable of office workflow processes and problem-solving techniques

• Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD or similar applications are a plus

• Proficiency in technical math, geometry, and trigonometry is recommended

• Possess basic oral and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate with clients, coworkers and professionally represent IMEG

• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier; must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check

• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

About the Team

• Join a multi-office civil team active in transportation, municipal, and bridge work.

• The team supports construction materials testing, CE&I, bridge inspection, and roadway design.

• Current work includes municipal infrastructure in Bloomington, Moline, Peoria, and the Rock Island Arsenal.

• The team also supports school-district surveys, layouts, and water-system projects.

• Recent work includes Moline 16th St. Viaduct CE&I, Transportation; Peoria Cedar Street Bridge Repairs, Transportation; and Rock Island Arsenal Repairs & Survey, Government.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing

• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE

• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)

• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription

• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Illinois Salary Range: $51,000-$84,000 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to bring your survey skills to a team that supports meaningful infrastructure work and helps shape communities.

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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