Land Survey Technician

We"re currently hiring for an Entry Level Land Survey Technician in Charleston, SC!

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and hard-working Land Survey Technician to join our team. You will work alongside the survey party crew chief on diverse projects across South Carolina, including DOT, Commercial, Federal, Government, Industrial, Power Companies, and Warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Locate, review, and research job locations to identify landmarks, physical objects, and significant land changes affecting the survey.
• Supervise the work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate work efforts.
• Ensure that the standard of work performed is high and derive necessary field calculations from completed work.
• Maintain instruments and equipment, ensuring angles, distances, and collected information are accurate and conform to standards.
• Coordinate findings with engineering personnel, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, and records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed.
• Complete daily logs, expense reports, and ensure safety forms and procedures are followed by the crew.
• Consult with computer operators and review final work production.
• Familiarity with surveying terms, tools, and equipment, including Total Station/Data Collector, Level, and GPS methods.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.