Survey Technician

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Survey Technician will assist the Survey Party Chief with collecting field data and information needed for survey maps and CAD documents. The Survey Technician Adjusts and operates various surveying instruments, compiles notes, and enters data into computers. This position is responsible for keeping the Survey Party Chief apprised of any issues in the field as soon as they are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses Surveying equipment (i.e., GPS, Total Station, level, data collector, etc.) to collect data for preparation of surveys.
• Takes direction from Survey Party Chief for daily tasks.
• Assists in Construction layouts by coordinating data and setting stakes.
• Assists in obtaining invert and subsurface utility information.
• Assists in photo documentation of project area.
• Reviews equipment inventory list prior to each shift and checks off each item as returned at end of each shift. Responsible for ensuring all items are returned to assigned locations at end of shift.
• Maintains equipment, initiates equipment repairs as needed, and reports any equipment issues to Survey Party Chief.
• Maintains company field vehicle, to include keeping vehicle properly stocked, clean and organized. Reports a vehicle issue to Survey Party Chief, or LDG Fleet Management Team.
• Recommends new ideas and approaches to promote continuous improvement.
• Plots deeds.
• Assists with office filing, data download, and electronic file management as needed.
• Keeps current on surveying practices, guidelines, and best practices by attending trainings, seminars, and conferences.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, or GED Required. Associate’s, or Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying Technology, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess basic understanding of the fundamentals of land surveying including basic measurements, basic math, algebra, trigonometry, deed interpretation, plan interpretation, field notes, and sketch requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be self-motivated, and have the desire to learn and grow.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.