Field Surveyor - 100% Travel

Spriggs Excavation is recruiting for a full-time, 100% travel position. This role requires continuous travel to project sites across multiple states based on business needs and project schedules. Employees in this position should expect to be assigned to one location for an extended period—such as several months at a time—before transitioning to another project in a different state. Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work wherever projects are located are essential requirements of this role.

About the company

At Spriggs Excavation, Inc., we don’t just dig the dirt—we redefine it. Our mission is to deliver top-notch results, safely, powered by our all-star team. With over 20 years of stellar performance, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety that’s anything but ordinary. Operating across the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest, we leverage cutting-edge technology and seasoned expertise in mass excavation, renewable energy, electrical substations, remediation, and residential projects. Having moved over two million cubic yards of dirt in a single project, we demonstrate our ability to tackle even the most demanding assignments. We take pride in our diverse culture and core values of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, Accountability, and Integrity, which we live every day.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate survey equipment, data collectors, and GPS systems to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Conduct surveys to measure soil or rock grade, assessing elevations for grading and ensuring alignment with design specifications.
• Read and interpret design plans, providing accurate survey data to ensure construction work meets design requirements.
• Establish control networks vertically and horizontally using GPS systems.
• Set up and calibrate base station poles for future use.
• Install and manage survey files on GPS-equipped construction equipment such as dozers and motor graders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine control issues.
• Organize and maintain survey data, including field notes and project files, using SharePoint, Propeller, and Data Collectors.
• Mentor others in survey techniques and the use of GPS systems.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time to support multiple job sites across the U.S.
• Two-year technical engineering/surveying training or combination of high school diploma and experience. (A professional license is not required but is a plus).
• Strong working knowledge of surveying equipment and techniques, including Topcon GPS, Trimble GPS, Base Stations, machine controls, and lasers. Prior experience using Topcon products is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design plans.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations.
• Competence in Bluebeam, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory for understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and participating in team communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Propeller and Magnet software.
• Prior experience in a survey role supporting renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar, Substations, BESS).
• Surveyor License.
• Drone License.

Pay

$28 - $35 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Matched Retirement
• Voluntary group life insurance
• Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program