What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveying Technician position at Essayons Engineers & Surveyors?
Company Description Essayons Engineers & Surveyors provides sustainable, practical engineering solutions that support clean water and minimize environmental impacts from development. The team delivers a full range of civil and environmental services, including site and utility design, sediment and erosion control design, and stormwater management (SWM) design. The company also manages permitting, construction oversight, and inspections related to SWM and sediment control. Additional services include post-construction BMP inspection, BMP asset management, stormwater BMP maintenance management, and SWPPP production and management. Essayons Engineers & Surveyors offers opportunities to work on projects that directly support environmental stewardship and responsible land development.
Role Description The Surveying Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Edgewood, MD. This role supports field and office surveying activities, including collecting topographic data, assisting with boundary and ALTA surveys, and performing building and site measurements. The Surveying Technician will set up and operate surveying instruments, record field notes, and help ensure data accuracy and completeness. Daily tasks include collaborating with project engineers, preparing basic survey sketches or reports, and maintaining equipment and safety standards in the field. The role requires reliable on-site presence, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.
Qualifications
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- "Figure it out" Attitude
- 0-5 years experience Topographic Surveys and general Land Surveying.
- 0-5 years experience in ALTA Surveys and related boundary survey work.
- 0-5 years experience in Field Work, including data collection and instrument operation.
- 0-5 years experience in Building Surveying, including site measurements and layout support.
- 0-5 years experience with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and survey data collection software.
- Strong math, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and lift/handle equipment as needed.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with attention to safety and quality standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or degree in surveying, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Edgewood, MD work sites.