Field Survey Technician / Surveyor

Field Survey Technician / Surveyor | $23 to $25 per hour depending on experience| Richmond, VA (Full time travel required)

Are you an experienced Survey Technician who is confident working independently in the field?

Would you like the flexibility of keeping a work truck at home and receiving your daily assignments remotely?

The Role

Meridian Civil Survey is looking for a dependable Field Survey Technician / Surveyor to join our team. This is a field-based position suited to someone who can work independently, manage their own schedule and equipment, and complete a variety of land surveying assignments across Central Virginia.

You will receive instructions remotely by email and phone and travel directly to project sites using a company-provided work truck, which can be kept at your home.

This role requires 100% full time travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to keep a work truck at your home.
• Be responsible for the care of the truck and equipment, including taking the truck for maintenance when required.
• Work remotely and receive instructions by email and phone.
• Be familiar with Dropbox.
• Use Trimble S5 Total Station and TSC S4 data collectors or newer.
• Follow standard survey procedures, including control loops and open traverse lines.
• Complete topographic, ALTA, physical and construction stakeout surveys.
• Be able to work independently.
• Maintain a good work ethic.

About our Company

Meridian Civil Survey is a licensed Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Design, and Land-Use Planning firm based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our team brings more than 40 years of practical experience and provides surveying, engineering, and planning services to both public and private-sector clients throughout Virginia.

The Benefits

• 136 hours of paid time off (PTO) each year – giving you plenty of time to recharge.
• Health insurance – helping you and your family stay covered.
• Simple IRA retirement plan – supporting you in building for your future.

The Person

• Experience with standard land surveying procedures.
• Experience with multiple survey types, including topographic, ALTA, physical, and construction stakeout.
• Familiarity with Trimble S5 Total Stations and TSC4 data collectors or newer.
• Familiarity with Dropbox.
• The ability to follow instructions remotely and work independently.
• A strong work ethic.

What’s Next?

If you have hands-on surveying experience and are looking for an independent field role with an established firm, apply today.