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Survey Technician

Employment Opportunities @ SGM - Engineering Jobs in Colorado
Durango, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Job Title
Survey Technician
Location
Durango, CO 81301 US
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 US (Primary)
Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
Gunnison, CO 81230 US
Category
Survey
Job Type
Full-Time
Travel
Salary Grade
$0.00 - $0.00 ( Varies based on Experience )
Job Description

Our Glenwood Springs, Meeker, Durango, and/or Gunnison, Colorado offices are currently seeking full-time Survey Field Technicians to join our Survey Teams. The Survey Team specializes in a variety of Surveys such as: ALTA's, LSP's, Topographic Surveys, Subdivision Plats, Improvement Survey Plats, Property and Easement Descriptions, and Exhibits and for both public and private sector clients.  The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado.  SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer-paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses.  Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees.  This position will be posted until April 30, 2025 or until filled. 

Pay is based on experience:

Survey Technician I or II (1-5 yrs): $27.60 - $38.60/hr.

Survey Technician III (4-10 yrs): $38.60 - $44.10/hr.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Must have at least 1 year of Survey experience.
  • Valid Driver's License w/ ability to pass Motor Vehicle Record check
  • Physically capable of performing typical land surveying tasks including the ability to carry 50 lbs. of survey gear through mountainous terrain
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a crew
  • Motivated problem solver
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team to successfully deliver projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; good communication skills
  • Ability to work long hours when needed with occasional out of town travel
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft



Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Trimble software and hardware experience
  • Basic understanding of coordinate systems

 

SGM is seeking applicants who have the desire to provide quality service, enjoy working in a team atmosphere, and want to be a part of a company that finds as much value in their employees as they do their clients.

At SGM, we are a company that believes in fostering personal growth, encourages collaboration, and offers merits for a job well done. We offer a competitive pay scale, vacation time, health care coverage, and other reward programs to our staff.

SGM is a thriving full-service multidisciplinary engineering, consulting, and surveying firm headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. SGM currently employs over 100 people in various positions. We love where we live, work, and play. We are nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Western Colorado. SGM’s success is built upon strong long-standing relationships with a solid base of municipal, special district, state and federal government, and private sector clients. SGM delivers responsive service and high-quality solutions in the areas of water and wastewater, water resources, transportation, structural, municipal, and civil/site development engineering. SGM also boasts a full-service land surveying practice and an MEP Team, delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy consulting services. SGM is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, with additional offices in Aspen, Salida, Durango, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and Meeker.

As an equal opportunity employer, SGM realizes that a diverse group of employees will bring a broader range of ideas and a stronger vision to the world of engineering, consulting, and surveying. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law. CDOT Non-Discrimination in Employment Notice

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