Survey Instrument Operator

320 Executive Court, Hillsborough, NC, USA | Full Time

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan / tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!

Survey Instrument Operator

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Survey Instrument Operator to join our surveying team. In this role, you'll support a wide range of public and private sector projects by performing construction stakeout, topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys. You'll work closely with the Survey Party Chief and utilize modern equipment to collect, verify, and record precise measurements that form the foundation for design and construction.

Responsibilities :

Perform construction stakeout, preliminary topographic, boundary, ALTA, and other types of surveys.

Operate and maintain a variety of surveying instruments to measure and verify elevations, angles, and distances.

Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points, property corners, and control points for line and grade staking.

Read and interpret maps, plats, blueprints, and project specifications.

Clean, calibrate, and adjust survey instruments to ensure accuracy.

Assist and occasionally oversee field survey operations in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.

Skills and Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating survey instruments or related field experience, preferred.

Working knowledge of land and construction survey methods and procedures.

Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot survey instruments.

Proficiency in performing algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations.

Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for extended periods (up to 12 hours on occasion).

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

• Three years survey instrument operation or related experience involving the accurate and precise measurement of land areas, boundaries and topographical features using optical electronic measuring devices.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.