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Survey Instrument Operator

Allen & Major Associates, Inc.
Lowell, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026

Land Survey Instrument Operator

Woburn, MA | Full-Time | Field-Based | $25–$35/hour

Build What Others Only See on Paper.

Allen & Major Associates is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Land Survey Technician / Survey Instrument Operator to join our Woburn team.

You'll work on public and private land development and engineering survey projects, including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, existing conditions, construction support and research. You'll work alongside experienced survey professionals while using modern robotic total stations, GPS/RTK equipment, data collectors and differential levels.

What You'll Do

  • Perform boundary, existing conditions, as-built, ALTA/NSPS and construction survey work
  • Set up and operate robotic and conventional total stations
  • Operate GPS/RTK equipment, data collectors and differential levels
  • Collect accurate field data and maintain clear field notes and sketches
  • Support survey crews and work independently when needed
  • Assist with survey equipment and company vehicle maintenance
  • Communicate with office staff to support efficient project completion
  • Represent A&M professionally with clients and the public

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working on land surveying field crews
  • Experience with total stations, GPS/RTK equipment and data collectors
  • Familiarity with boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic or construction surveys
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate field work
  • Ability to work outdoors and start workdays early
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and occasionally overnight

Why A&M?

At Allen & Major Associates, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working with developers, architects, contractors, municipalities and other professionals throughout New England.

We invest in the technology, training and people that allow our survey teams to do their best work. You'll have opportunities to take on responsibility, develop your technical skills and build a long-term career in land surveying.

Benefits include:

  • $25–$35/hour, based on experience
  • Annual year-end bonus eligibility
  • Summer bonus program
  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • HRA and FSA
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 15 days PTO 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and training
Company Description

Allen & Major Associates, Inc. (A&M) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing civil engineering, land surveying, environmental consulting, and landscape architecture services throughout New England. For more than 50 years, A&M has helped clients understand the opportunities and constraints of their land, providing clear, coordinated information and practical design solutions that move projects from concept through permitting and construction.

By bringing multiple disciplines together under one roof, A&M gives developers, institutions, municipalities, and property owners a comprehensive understanding of their sites and a coordinated path forward. Our work helps clients make informed decisions, maximize the potential of their land, and create successful projects built for long-term value.

Salary : $25 - $35

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