Survey Technician

Job overview

The Survey Technician role is field-based and onsite in Norfolk, VA, with travel up to 50% throughout Virginia and surrounding regions. Pay is $24 per hour. The role supports utility, government, and commercial infrastructure projects through field surveys, geographic and environmental data collection, and infrastructure assessments. The technician collects and documents accurate field measurements and site information to support mapping, asset inventories, infrastructure assessments, and project reports. The work helps experienced professionals evaluate utility corridors, environmental conditions, construction sites, and infrastructure needs.

What you'll do

• Assist with topographic, boundary-support, environmental, vegetation, and infrastructure surveys
• collect geographic and site-condition data using GPS/GNSS equipment and electronic data collectors
• support tree inventories, utility-corridor inspections, right-of-way evaluations, wetland delineation, and environmental assessments
• participate in construction and disaster-recovery surveys
• record observations, measurements, photographs, and coordinates
• organize field data and assist with maps and reports
• operate and maintain survey equipment and assigned vehicles
• navigate varied field terrain
• follow safety procedures, client requirements, and environmental regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

survey technician

field surveys

gps/gnss

gis mapping

environmental data

utility corridors

infrastructure assessments

norfolk va

canopy infrastructure solutions

$24/hr

up to 50% travel

outdoor fieldwork

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) enrollment option
• paid time off eligibility varies by position.

Why this role

Up to 50% travel throughout Virginia and surrounding regions; occasional extended hours may be required. High school diploma or GED and zero to two years of relevant experience are required. Specialized equipment such as ATVs and boats may be operated when trained and authorized.

About the employer

Canopy Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services. Sector: 54.