Survey Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Survey Technician

Job Description

The Survey Technician supports heavy civil construction projects by performing precise surveying, layout, and data management in fast-paced field environments. This role focuses on civil construction methods, utility installation, roadway construction, earthwork operations, and grade control, while leveraging modern machine control platforms and survey software to ensure accurate site work and efficient project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction surveying and layout for heavy civil projects ranging from approximately $300,000 to $30 million in value.
• Apply knowledge of civil construction methods, utility installation, roadway construction, earthwork operations, and grade control to daily field work.
• Operate and support machine control platforms, including Trimble, Topcon, and Leica, to guide equipment and ensure accurate site work.
• Read, interpret, and verify civil plans, drawings, and digital models to translate design information into precise field layout.
• Use survey software and data management systems to collect, process, store, and maintain survey data and project records.
• Build and edit surface models for use in machine control, layout, and quantity verification.
• Conduct drone mapping and photogrammetry tasks to capture site conditions and generate accurate digital terrain models.
• Apply knowledge of FDOT and municipal construction tolerances to ensure that all work meets applicable standards and specifications.
• Communicate clearly with field crews, project teams, and supervisors to coordinate layout, resolve discrepancies, and address site challenges.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in the field, using strong problem-solving skills to maintain accuracy and productivity.
• Work independently in onsite environments, managing daily tasks and priorities to meet project schedules.
• Support safe work practices and contribute to a collaborative, professional field culture.
• Assist with general GPS and survey-related tasks as needed to support the survey department and project requirements.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in heavy civil construction surveying and layout preferred.
• Solid understanding of civil construction methods, including utility installation, roadway construction, earthwork operations, and grade control.
• Hands-on experience with machine control platforms such as Trimble, Topcon, and Leica.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, drawings, and digital models.
• Proficiency with survey software and data management systems used for field data collection and processing.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with field and project teams.
• Effective problem-solving abilities to address layout and site challenges.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced field environments and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience building and editing surface models for construction applications.
• Drone mapping and photogrammetry experience for capturing and modeling site conditions.
• Knowledge of FDOT and municipal construction tolerances and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy civil projects of varying sizes, including projects from approximately $300,000 to $30 million.
• Comfort using GPS and survey technologies in site work applications.
• Interest in contributing to a small, specialized survey team within a mid-sized construction organization.
• Motivation to take ownership of work and grow with a company that has a long-established presence in the industry.

Work Environment

This is an onsite field-based role within a construction environment. The typical schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday work as project needs require, for a total of approximately 50 to 60 hours per week. You will work closely with a survey department of three people within a company of around 150 team members. The work involves active construction sites, use of GPS and survey equipment, machine control platforms such as Trimble, Topcon, and Leica, and modern survey software and data management tools. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, requiring readiness to work outdoors and collaborate with field crews while maintaining professionalism and safety.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

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