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Survey Instrument Operator

Ashburn, VA, us💼 Full-time💰 $43,680–$43,680🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Operates surveying instruments to collect data for boundaries, topographical, and design surveys, and sets points for construction stakeout projects.

Role type

Field Survey Instrument Operator

Builds

Construction stakeout points, boundary/topographical survey data

Domain

Civil Engineering / Land Surveying

Required skills

Operating robotic total stations, levels, GPS receivers, data collectors; reading survey and engineering drawings; mathematical concepts (trigonometry, geometry); physical endurance for outdoor terrain; vehicle operation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers, data collectors

Responsibilities

Collect data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys; Operate robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors; Sets points on construction stakeout projects; Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments; Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on field work

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