Survey Technician

Job Description

Survey Technician / Construction Technology Specialist

Heavy Civil Construction | Northeast Ohio

A well-established and growing 50+ year Heavy Civil Contractor in the Cleveland/Akron area is looking to add a Survey Technician / Construction Technology Specialist to support continued growth and investment in technology across the organization.


This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of surveying, GPS technology, machine control, and construction operations. The right individual will play a critical role in helping project teams, survey crews, and machine operators execute work accurately and efficiently in the field.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, manage, and maintain GPS machine control models and files for field operations
• Convert engineering and design drawings into machine-ready GPS files for heavy equipment and survey crews
• Work closely with project managers, survey personnel, estimators, and field teams to ensure accurate project layout and grading information
• Support and troubleshoot GPS machine control systems in the field
• Assist with setup, calibration, and operation of GPS equipment and survey technology
• Review plans, specifications, and design files to ensure constructability and data accuracy
• Help drive technology initiatives that improve productivity and efficiency across projects

Preferred Experience

• Experience with GPS machine control systems
• Working knowledge of Topcon, Trimble, or similar GPS technologies
• Experience creating and managing machine control models
• Strong understanding of grading, earthwork, site development, utilities, and heavy civil construction
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Trimble Business Center, Topcon MAGNET, or related software
• Understanding of survey layout, elevations, coordinate systems, and construction staking
• Ability to communicate effectively with both office and field personnel

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This is not a typical Survey Technician role. This position will be a key resource for field operations and construction technology initiatives across the company. The right person will have a direct impact on project execution by helping ensure equipment, operators, and field teams have the information they need to build projects accurately and efficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits package
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Stable backlog of heavy civil work
• Opportunity to work with advanced construction technology and machine control systems
• Family-oriented culture with strong leadership support

If you enjoy solving problems, working with cutting-edge construction technology, and helping field operations perform at a higher level, we'd love to speak with you. Reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io !


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.