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Stantec
Field Survey Technician
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What they do
A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.
$48,228 / year median in Ohio
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities.
The result:
vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home. Your Opportunity We provide our clients with a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. We are looking for experienced Field Survey Technician at our Austin, TX office. You will work with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Surveyor. You will perform surveying, mapping and data collection activities. Your Key Responsibilities- Loads vehicles with tools and equipment, ensuring materials are loaded correctly.
- May be required to drive company vehicle to reach jobsites.
- Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Verifies the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites, and prepare maps or sketches of work performed in the field daily.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Working knowledge of field survey methods and calculations.
- Working knowledge of local survey laws, rules, and regulations.
- Developing understanding of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
- Good cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.
- Good math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- While this will be a primarily Austin, TX based position, a willingness to travel for a week or two at the most at a time would be preferred. Education and Experience
- Associate's degree or technical school preferred but not required. 1-3 years of related work experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Position will primarily work in afield setting.
Pay Transparency:
- In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary:
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Primary Location:
- United States | OH | Columbus
Other Locations:
- United States | OH | Cincinnati
Organization:
- BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status:
- Regular
Business Justification:
- New Position
Travel:
- Yes
Schedule:
- Full time
Job Posting:
- 09/07/2026 01:07:06
Req ID:
- 1006627 \#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.