Surveying Technician

Survey Technician – 7-month contract

Minneapolis, MN

Overview:

The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for leading field survey operations across a variety of utility and infrastructure projects, including electric distribution, gas, transmission, and substations. This role serves as the key liaison between office-based engineering and design teams and field survey crews, ensuring accurate data collection and efficient execution of survey tasks.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Perform and oversee field survey activities including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, plan and profile surveys, and construction staking.
• Respond to survey requests from internal departments and ensure timely and accurate data collection.
• Operate survey equipment such as GPS units, laser scanners, and Trimble devices to gather data on property lines, land contours, and existing infrastructure.
• Record survey data using electronic data collectors and transfer data to office systems for analysis and documentation.
• Research land records and resolve field discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and survey teams to ensure alignment between field data and project requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of final survey documents and drawings.
• Communicate with external stakeholders including private survey firms, engineering consultants, government agencies, and the public.
• Stay current with survey technologies, instrumentation, and best practices.

Who You Are:

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

• 4–10 years of experience in land surveying, with preference for candidates with utility or infrastructure project experience.
• Proficiency with survey equipment including GPS, laser scanners, and Trimble systems.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with data collectors and survey software.
• Ability to work independently in the field and travel to various project sites.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Two-year degree in surveying technology or civil engineering technology is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.