Job Description

Job Title: Survey Instrument Technician
Location: Mansfield, PA (Hybrid work option available)
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

About the Company
Our client is a well-established environmental and civil engineering services provider. Their projects include environmental remediation, land and site development, surveying, and infrastructure improvements across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and beyond. With a strong commitment to sustainability and safety, they deliver practical solutions that protect ecosystems, restore land, and support community growth.

Position Overview
This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity for a Survey Instrument Technician to join the civil survey team in Mansfield, PA. The role is primarily field-based with some office responsibilities. The technician will support diverse survey projects, including boundary, topographic, subdivision, construction stakeout, as-built, and pipeline surveys. Occasional regional and national travel may be required. The position reports to the Director of Civil Survey.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and act as rod person or crew member on boundary, topographic, right-of-way, control, pipeline, construction, as-built, and ALTA/ACSM surveys

• Perform one-person survey crew duties using GPS or robotic equipment

• Assist environmental crews with GPS mapping, documentation, and field support tasks

• Research public records for survey data and assist with deed plotting and drafting

• Perform brush cutting, digging, staking, and related fieldwork as needed

• Maintain accurate field logs, sketches, and safety documentation to company and client standards

• Ensure all survey equipment is properly maintained and calibrated

• Support office work such as data reduction, plotting, and documentation when needed

• Follow and enforce company safety procedures in all activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; SIT, technical school, or college degree in surveying preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Survey Instrument Technician, or associate's degree in surveying with 1+ years of experience

• Strong knowledge of survey practices, with solid background in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

• Proficiency with survey equipment (Total Station, data collectors, GPS equipment Trimble preferred)

• Familiarity with software such as Survey Pro, Trimble Access, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or Trimble Pathfinder Office a plus

• Experience with oil and gas survey tasks (pipelines, well pads, construction surveys) preferred

• Physically able to perform duties in varied terrain and weather conditions; able to lift up to 75 lbs

• Valid driver's license with ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol screenings (including random testing)

• Willingness to travel and stay overnight for projects as needed

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What's Offered

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

• Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible

• Direct-hire placement with long-term career stability

• A company culture focused on safety, growth, and regional impact

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