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DLZ Corporation

Field Surveyor / Party Chief

Waterford, MI · On-site

$27 - $40/hr

... testing across the Midwest. Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise ... Operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, GPS ...

Ingham County

Surveyor - Road Department

Lansing, MI

$31.41 - $41.51/hr

Uses survey data and standard specifications to assist engineers in the preparation of plans for ... Assists other engineering personnel in performing inspections and testing related to project ...

Ingham County, MI

Surveyor - Road Department

Lansing, MI · On-site

$31.41 - $41.51/hr

Collects survey data and produces scale drawings from the data, establishing bench marks, and ... Assists other engineering personnel in performing inspections and testing related to project ...

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How much do survey testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for survey testing in Michigan is $27.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $31.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or surveys will I typically be testing in a survey testing role?

As a Survey Testing specialist, you may work on a wide range of projects, including market research surveys, employee engagement assessments, customer feedback instruments, or academic research questionnaires. Your responsibilities will include identifying technical glitches, verifying question flow, ensuring accurate data capture, and reviewing for clarity and bias. You'll often collaborate with survey designers, data analysts, and sometimes clients to address issues and suggest improvements. Over time, exposure to different survey types and methodologies can help you develop specialized expertise and advance into senior or supervisory positions.

What is survey testing?

A Survey Testing job involves evaluating surveys for clarity, accuracy, and functionality before they are distributed to respondents. This process ensures that questions are easy to understand, the survey flows logically, and there are no technical issues in online survey platforms. Survey testers analyze question wording, response options, and overall usability to identify potential issues. Their work helps improve data quality by minimizing respondent confusion and errors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in survey testing, and why are they important?

To excel in Survey Testing, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with survey development and data analysis are essential, often supported by a background in social science, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with survey platforms (such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey), testing frameworks, and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS or R) are commonly required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities help candidates pinpoint and explain issues while working across teams. These competencies ensure the integrity of survey instruments and lead to accurate, actionable data for decision-making.

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Land Survey Crew Chief - Sidney

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying

Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Salary: Depends on Experience

UINTAH is looking for a Crew Chief or Land Surveyor to RELOCATE to Sidney, Montana

(This is a direct-hire or W2 position, we will NOT consider contract candidates for this role)


If you are an experienced surveyor, Survey Crew Chief or Party Chief, and are passionate about staking and surveying land, we want to hear from you!


WE ARE UNABLE TO PURSUE CANDIDATES THAT WOULD REQUIRE U.S. VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.


STARTING PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE


Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying (UELS) is a major provider of land surveying, drafting and civil engineering services mainly for the Oil & Gas industries. UELS specializes in the layout and design of well-locations, roads, pipelines, evaporation ponds, compressor sites and all related facilities. UELS prepares field maps, documents used in the APD, access permits, stream crossing applications, floodplain studies, structural designs, and design plans and specifications. Our Surveyors use mostly Trimble GPS Surveying products. Work Remotely - Work in the field most of the time, frequently reports to a main office.

Crew Chief / Party Chief / Surveyor:

  • Stake well locations
  • Survey section corners
  • Establish section corners
  • Stake access roads (which may include slope staking access roads and well location pads).
  • Stake pipelines and right-of-ways
  • Perform topographic surveys and x-sectioning.


Pre-employment and random drug testing is required and all applicants must have a valid driver's license with an MVR that meets the company's requirements.
Excellent opportunity to work for a company that has been providing services since 1964!


Junior Crew Chief / Party Chief / Surveyor Qualifications:

  • Surveyor needs a minimum of 6-12 months of experience as a Survey Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Crew Chief / Party Chief / Surveyor Qualifications:

  • Surveyor needs a minimum of 2 years' experience with Trimble GPS Surveying Products, boundary staking, stake corners, stake well locations, etc.
  • Surveyor needs experience in in Cadastral Surveying, Oil & Gas and Construction Staking

Benefits:

  • 401(k) match
  • Health Insurance (Currently 100% Employer-paid)
  • Dental insurance (Currently 100% Employer-paid)
  • Health savings account
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift (M-F)


Must be able to reliably commute to or willing to relocate to Sidney, Montana, with an employer-provided relocation package


UELS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Company Description

    We provide surveying services for the energy industry, utilities, and civil projects.