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Elite Corporate Solutions

SURVEYING ENGINEER

Doral, FL · On-site

Elite Corporate Solutions is currently recruiting a Surveying Engineer for an opportunity in Florida. This position requires experience in surveying and mapping, knowledge of FDOT procedures, and ...

Atlantic Surveying, Inc.

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Land Surveyor

Charleston, SC · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

We are an established, close-knit local surveying firm looking for a dependable, hands-on Survey Crew Chief to lead our field operations. You will be responsible for directing your instrument ...

CBG Surveying Texas

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Land Surveyor Instrument Operator

Austin, TX · On-site

Instrument Operator- Land Surveying Austin Metro Area, Texas Join the CBG Surveying Team CBG Surveying is seeking a skilled and motivated Survey Instrument Operator to join our growing team in the ...

American Surveying, Inc.

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Survey Party Chief

Tampa, FL · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

American Surveying is an established Florida land surveying and mapping company serving commercial and residential clients throughout the state. Our projects include boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title ...

American Surveying, Inc.

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Survey Party Chief

Tampa, FL · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

American Surveying is an established Florida land surveying and mapping company serving commercial and residential clients throughout the state. Our projects include boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title ...

CBG Surveying Texas

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Survey Crew Chief

Austin, TX · On-site

Worth Description CBG Surveying is seeking a Ft. Worth Crew Chief / Party Chief, top tier talent ! The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for leading a crew of 2 - 3 people to collect data for boundary ...

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How much do surveying jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for surveying in the United States is $31.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Surveyor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surveyor, you need strong mathematical, analytical, and spatial reasoning skills, typically supported by a degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field and relevant licensure. Familiarity with GPS, GIS software, total stations, and CAD systems is essential for accurate data collection and mapping. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication skills set outstanding surveyors apart when working with clients and teams. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring precise land measurements, compliance with regulations, and successful project outcomes.

What is surveying?

Surveying is the science and technique of determining the positions, distances, and angles between points on the Earth’s surface. Surveyors use specialized equipment such as GPS, total stations, and levels to collect data for mapping, construction, and land ownership purposes. Their work is essential for planning roads, buildings, and other infrastructure, as well as for resolving property boundaries and land disputes.

What is the difference between Surveying vs Civil Engineering?

AspectSurveyingCivil Engineering
Required CredentialsSurveying license or certification, degree in surveying or geomaticsEngineering degree, PE license in civil engineering
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, fieldwork, construction sites, land developmentOffice, design projects, construction sites, infrastructure planning
Industry UsageLand development, construction, mapping, GISInfrastructure, transportation, water resources, structural projects

Surveying and civil engineering are related fields but differ in focus. Surveying primarily involves land measurement, mapping, and boundary determination, often in outdoor environments. Civil engineering encompasses designing, planning, and managing infrastructure projects, with a broader scope that includes structural and environmental considerations. Both professions require specific credentials and often collaborate on construction projects, but their core responsibilities and work settings differ significantly.

What Is a Surveying Job?

As a surveyor, you determine the location of legal property lines. Surveyors compile data and legal documents known as surveys for mapping or building real estate projects. You can be hired by homeowners, businesses, or government agencies to work on various types of projects, from assessing property lines for commercial construction or the sale of a private home, to providing data on where to build roads. Surveyors frequently work for engineering firms, but many also find jobs with construction companies or local governments. You may also prepare sketches, take measurements of work sites, and calculate estimates.

What are some common challenges surveyors face during fieldwork, and how can they be addressed?

Surveyors often encounter challenges such as adverse weather conditions, difficult terrain, and equipment malfunctions while working in the field. To address these issues, it's important to plan thoroughly before heading out, ensure all equipment is well-maintained, and be prepared to adapt to changing site conditions. Effective communication with team members and clients is also essential to resolve unexpected problems quickly and maintain project timelines. Many surveyors find that flexibility and problem-solving skills are key to overcoming these common challenges.
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Infographic showing various Surveying job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,602 per year, or $31.1 per hour.
Surveying Technician / Inspector I

Surveying Technician / Inspector I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Sylva, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description


Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: JMT is currently seeking Surveying Technician / Inspector I for their Sylva, North Carolina Office. The successful candidate for this position will adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compiles notes, make sketches and enter data into computers. They will also assist the survey team by gathering and maintaining specified data for land surveying. Finally, they will complete simple routine tasks under close supervision.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Place and hold measuring tapes when electronic distance-measuring equipment is not used
  • Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting in-order-to measure angles, distances, and elevations
  • Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings
  • Run rods for benches and cross-section elevations
  • Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points
  • Set out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation
  • Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment
  • Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans
  • Conduct surveys using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments
  • Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews
  • Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, and other heavy items, and stacking rods

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills
  • May use Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD), accurate data entry skills, ability to operate and master various electronic devices and software programs as needed for surveying and mapping
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions
  • Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Able to pass Background Check

Required Experience
  • Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid Driver's License Required

Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 90% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The employee may be required to hike into remote areas or work in heavily congested and populated areas.
Work is performed within a general office environment 10% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Anticipated travel 20% of the time.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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