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Survey Instrument Operator

WSP in the U.S.
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Survey Instrument Operator to support our Southeast Region Geospatial/Surveying Team!

This position will sit out of our Raleigh, NC office.

This Opportunity

The person will be part of a team conducting conventional, aerial, mobile and terrestrial surveying projects by accompanying and assisting other WSP field surveying staff members.

Your Impact

  • Using survey instruments to perform field surveys for civil transportation projects
  • GPS surveying, Boundary Surveying, Topographic Surveying
  • Working closely and collaboration with a dynamic team of experienced professionals
  • Observe and comply with all company and related safety rules
  • Learn more about WSP's Geospatial Team by viewing this video. https://vimeo.com/390798645/f3e8decde8

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 0-2 years of land survey experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Successful candidate must be willing to travel from time to time
  • Self-motivated, highly reliable and great work ethic
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
  • Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
  • Ability to travel as projects dictate
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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