What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Land Surveyor position at Psomas?
Field Land Surveyor
Own Your Future at Psomas
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Field Land Surveyor for our Survey & Geospatial team in Saratoga Springs, you'll begin an exciting career in the surveying profession while working alongside experienced field crews on a variety of infrastructure, land development, and boundary surveying projects throughout Utah. This entry-level opportunity provides hands-on field experience, exposure to advanced survey technology, and a strong foundation for long-term career growth in one of the industry's most in-demand professions.
Why Psomas
- Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
- Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP 401(k) with immediate match.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, training, and professional development opportunities.
- People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in mentorship and employee success.
- Meaningful Work: Gain hands-on experience supporting projects that positively impact local communities across Arizona.
What You'll Do
As our Field Land Surveyor, you'll support field survey operations while developing technical skills, learning industry best practices, and assisting experienced survey crews with daily project execution.
- Field Crew Support
Assist the Survey Party Chief by preparing, maintaining, and organizing survey equipment, supplies, and marking materials for daily field operations. - Survey Monument Research & Recovery
Help locate and recover existing property boundaries, control points, and survey monuments to support accurate project execution. - Survey Equipment Operation
Learn to utilize and operate a variety of survey instruments and equipment while gaining experience with industry-standard technologies. - Staking Preparation & Field Activities
Prepare total stations, GPS bases, and additional equipment needed for daily staking, layout, and survey activities. - Quality Control & Mathematical Support
Perform arithmetic and calculations alongside the Party Chief to help ensure quality control and survey accuracy. - Survey Procedures & Technical Development
Learn and apply proper surveying procedures while building foundational field knowledge and technical expertise.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of land surveying experience required, including construction surveying experience
- Familiarity with the use and operation of robotic total stations
- Valid Utah driver's license with a clean driving record
- General understanding of geometry and mathematical principles
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and through two-way communication devices
- Willingness to travel throughout Utah as projects may require work in other cities or counties
- Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions for up to 12-hour shifts
- Must be physically capable of performing demanding field work, including frequently lifting and carrying up to 50-pound steel survey plates and other equipment over uneven terrain
- Physically capable of standing, kneeling, walking, climbing, digging, lifting, carrying, and performing strenuous field activities, including lifting up to 80 pounds over uneven terrain
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
- Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Career Development: Career pathing, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and qualifying family members, plus employee ownership through our ESOP and a 401(k) with immediate company match.
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we're looking for, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $22 - $30