Entry Level Surveyor

About the role

Seeking a motivated Survey Technician to support field operations on transportation, municipal, utility, land development, and infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Michigan. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, wants to learn the surveying profession, and is interested in building a long-term career in surveying. Previous surveying experience is helpful but not required for the right candidate. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester Hills, MI. Workplace type is fully onsite in Rochester Hills, MI. Application deadline: Sep 29, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and data collection.
• Work alongside experienced Survey Crew Chiefs on a variety of field projects.
• Operate GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and other survey equipment.
• Collect accurate field measurements and maintain survey records.
• Support stakeout activities for roads, utilities, site development, and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain survey equipment, vehicles, and field documentation.
• Travel locally to project sites throughout Metro Detroit.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Interest in surveying, construction, engineering, or outdoor field work.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment.

Preferred:

• Surveying, Civil Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related coursework.
• Experience with GPS equipment, total stations, or construction layout.
• Experience reading plans and construction drawings.
• Interest in pursuing survey certifications or long-term advancement in the surveying field.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday‑Friday, 45‑55 hours per week. Travel is local only with minimal overnight travel.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company vehicle/equipment
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Health benefits (medical, dental & vision)
• Retirement plan (401(k) – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long‑term growth opportunities
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (H