Survey Field Technician

About the role

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support both field and office staff while learning to operate survey equipment and execute accurate surveying techniques. Working under the guidance of experienced surveyors, you’ll gain exposure to essential tasks such as field data collection, traffic control, and the operation of survey instruments. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to grow their skills and build a strong foundation in the surveying profession.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, operate, inspect surveying equipment, including electronic total station, data collector to measure distances, elevations, angles, and other data in order to collect survey data.
• Process data from manual or electronic field books.
• Perform basic field calculations of horizontal and vertical geometry roadways under supervision.
• Perform calculations for construction stakeout for review.
• Assist in researching existing record information, including record maps, plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents; and maintain field data records.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience.
• Ability to read and understand various types of documents and operate instruments in order to provide accurate information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and sufficient driving record.
• Ability to work varying schedules.
• Ability to travel at times and overnight.

Work Environment

• Daily work environment includes working out of doors in rough terrain.
• Individuals will walk, sit, and stand while operating various equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Individuals may need to carry, push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Individuals may need to climb to various elevations.
• Requires visual acuity sufficient to read alpha/numeric symbols and perform computation and design.

About Us

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose is to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients, and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because, at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.