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Field Survey Technician / Surveyor

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Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Field Survey Technician / Surveyor | $23 to $25 per hour depending on experience| Charlottesville, VA 22911 (Full time travel required)


Are you an experienced Survey Technician who is confident working independently in the field?

Would you like the flexibility of keeping a work truck at home and receiving your daily assignments remotely?


The Role

Meridian Civil Survey is looking for a dependable Field Survey Technician / Surveyor to join our team. This is a field-based position suited to someone who can work independently, manage their own schedule and equipment, and complete a variety of land surveying assignments across Central Virginia.


You will receive instructions remotely by email and phone and travel directly to project sites using a company-provided work truck, which can be kept at your home.


This role requires 100% full time travel.


Key Responsibilities

  • Be able to keep a work truck at your home.
  • Be responsible for the care of the truck and equipment, including taking the truck for maintenance when required.
  • Work remotely and receive instructions by email and phone.
  • Be familiar with Dropbox.
  • Use Trimble S5 Total Station and TSC S4 data collectors or newer.
  • Follow standard survey procedures, including control loops and open traverse lines.
  • Complete topographic, ALTA, physical and construction stakeout surveys.
  • Be able to work independently.
  • Maintain a good work ethic.


About our Company

Meridian Civil Survey is a licensed Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Design, and Land-Use Planning firm based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our team brings more than 40 years of practical experience and provides surveying, engineering, and planning services to both public and private-sector clients throughout Virginia.


The Benefits

  • 136 hours of paid time off (PTO) each year – giving you plenty of time to recharge.
  • Health insurance – helping you and your family stay covered.
  • Simple IRA retirement plan – supporting you in building for your future.


The Person

  • Experience with standard land surveying procedures.
  • Experience with multiple survey types, including topographic, ALTA, physical, and construction stakeout.
  • Familiarity with Trimble S5 Total Stations and TSC4 data collectors or newer.
  • Familiarity with Dropbox.
  • The ability to follow instructions remotely and work independently.
  • A strong work ethic.


What’s Next?

If you have hands-on surveying experience and are looking for an independent field role with an established firm, apply today.

Salary : $23 - $25

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