Survey Field Technician / Survey Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time | Newark, DE Area

Transportation • Land Development • Industrial Projects

A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Field Survey Technician to join its survey team supporting transportation, land development, and industrial projects in the Newark, Delaware area.

This is a hands-on, field-based opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning modern survey technology, and building a long-term career in land surveying. The firm offers stable work, diverse projects, and room for professional growth.

This role is a strong fit for:

• Early-career survey professionals
• Survey assistants or field technicians seeking consistency and advancement
• Recent or upcoming graduates in Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced crew leaders and survey professionals, you'll assist with:

• Operating and assisting with survey equipment including total stations, GPS, data collectors, and auto-levels
• Collecting and recording accurate field measurements, notes, sketches, and digital data
• Running bench loops, cross-sections, and elevation shots
• Setting targets and assisting operators with angle, distance, and elevation measurements
• Searching for, recovering, and setting property corners and survey monumentation
• Supporting topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and construction stakeout
• Performing physical field work such as clearing brush, carrying equipment, and setting stakes
• Supporting a variety of projects including DOT/transportation, industrial sites, and public facilities

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1+ year of experience in field surveying, construction, or a related outdoor technical role

OR

• Associate's Degree in Surveying Technology or a related discipline (Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work

Preferred (Not Required):

• Formal education in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• Exposure to modern survey methods, best practices, and technologies
• Experience with robotic total stations, GPS, Leica equipment, or laser scanning
• Basic familiarity with CAD or GIS software
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Why This Opportunity

• Stable, full-time position with consistent project backlog
• Exposure to transportation and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level field, office, or leadership roles
• Investment in training, technology, and professional development
• Supportive team culture with long-term career potential