What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Equipment Operator position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Williamsburg, Virginia and Richmond, VA offices are seeking a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team.
Responsibilities
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When You Join VHB, You’ll Find
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Williamsburg, Virginia and Richmond, VA offices are seeking a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team.
Responsibilities
- Operation, transport and setup of Robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment
- Land surveying including boundary line, topographic survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys
- Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging
- Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools
- Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment
- Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection
- Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering, and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project
- Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Robotic Instruments and mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to learn and understand the basics of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys
- Able to think critically
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients
- High school diploma or GED
- 0-1 year of experience using standard survey equipment (i.e. RTK GPS, total station, levels)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area (anticipated to be less than 15% of assignments)
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When You Join VHB, You’ll Find
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.