Survey Instrument Technician
Survey Instrument Technician
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Job Description
Job Title: Survey Instrument Technician
Location: Pittsburgh PA (Hybrid work option available)
Type: Full-time Direct Hire
About the Company
Our client is a leading environmental and civil engineering services firm with projects across Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and beyond. Their work includes surveying land development environmental remediation and infrastructure design. The company is committed to creating sustainable practical solutions that protect natural resources while supporting industrial and community growth. Safety technical excellence and teamwork are central to their culture.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Survey Instrument Technician to join the civil survey team in Pittsburgh PA. This role is primarily field-based with opportunities to support office work and collaborate across service lines. The technician will work on a variety of survey projects including boundary subdivision topographic pipeline construction stakeout and as-built surveys. Regional travel is required and some national travel may also be necessary. This position reports directly to the Director of Civil Survey.
Responsibilities
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Operate survey instruments and support field crews on boundary topographic right-of-way control pipeline construction as-built and ALTA/ACSM surveys
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Perform one-person survey crew duties using GPS or robotic equipment
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Assist environmental crews with GPS mapping documentation and related tasks
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Conduct public record research to support survey work
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Perform brush cutting digging staking and other field tasks as needed
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Document survey data notes and sketches to meet accuracy standards
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Maintain calibrate and manage assigned survey equipment
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Complete required documentation such as field logs safety notes and client-specific forms
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Support office work such as data reduction deed plotting drafting and survey calculations
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Follow all company and client safety standards
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; SIT technical school or college-level coursework in surveying a plus
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a Survey Instrument Technician or an associates degree in surveying with at least 1 year of experience
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Solid technical knowledge of survey practices and mathematics (algebra geometry trigonometry)
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Proficiency with survey equipment including Total Stations data collectors and GPS systems (Trimble preferred)
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Familiarity with software such as Survey Pro Trimble Access Civil 3D Trimble Business Center or Trimble Pathfinder Office is a plus
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Knowledge of oil and gas-related survey tasks (pipelines well pads construction surveys) preferred
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Physically capable of performing fieldwork in varied weather and terrain; able to lift up to 75 pounds
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Valid drivers license; ability to pass DOT drug/alcohol screenings (including random testing)
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Willingness to travel and stay overnight as project needs develop
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Strong communication and organizational skills
Whats Offered
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Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
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Comprehensive health dental vision and retirement benefits
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Paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible
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Direct hire placement with long-term career stability
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Strong safety culture and opportunities for professional growth
Employment Type
Full-time
