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Survey Instrument Man

Lowe Engineers
Mandeville, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Instrument Man

Who We Are
Lowe Engineers is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, and mapping consultant serving a wide array of public and private sector clients. We strive to provide our clients with the highest quality product with individual needs being our highest priority. We commit to always go the extra mile and do what we say we are going to do!

Our Culture
We strive to create a culture of professionalism that is relationship oriented. Our Core Values demonstrate our commitment to not only our clients, but our employees and their families, as well as our entire community. We pride ourselves on our family centered atmosphere that builds employee relationships while promoting a balance of professional and private life.

Your Impact at Lowe Engineers:

  • Holds level or rod at designated points to assist in determining elevations and laying out stakes for mapmaking, construction, land, and other surveys.
  • Is familiar with Party Chief and Rod man/Instrument Man’s roles.
  • Transmits survey data to the proper Party Chief in the computer network, and be able to acquire the data for field use.
  • Calls out reading or writes station number and reading in notebook.
  • Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
  • Measures distance between survey points with steel or cloth tape or surveyor's chain.
  • Marks measuring points with keel (marking crayon), paint sticks, scratches, tacks, or stakes.
  • Places stakes at designated points and drives them into ground at specified elevation.
  • Cuts and clears brush and trees from line of survey.
  • Performs other duties as directed by Surveyor Crew Chief.
  • Performs occasional building & grounds maintenance.

What You Bring to Lowe Engineers:

  • Ability to operate all of the instrumentation required for the collection or distribution of survey data (total station, data collector, level).
  • Ability to perform moderately strenuous tasks, such as including lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain.
  • Able to work Saturdays and overtime if needed.

Our Perks!
Lowe Engineers offers a competitive benefits package to reward employees!

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans available
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% employer paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
  • 401K match
  • Work/Life balance to include paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Individualized training and mentor programs
  • Professional development including certification and testing
  • Professional membership support
  • Employee Discounts to include Verizon, AT&T, and many others
  • Complimentary coffee bar, office snacks, free food and fun-themed employee events
  • Endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers. Past events include Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Blood Drives, Brookhaven stream cleanup & multiple types of STEM outreach events at grade schools as well as colleges and universities.

EEO
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an e-mail to hr@loweengineers. Lowe also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What is your salary requirement? (Providing a range is fine)
  • Are you willing to travel as much as needed?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20

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