CareerPlan

Geodetic Survey Technician

Lincoln, NE, USFull-time$43545k–$64189k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Assist survey parties in geodetic, Mobile LiDAR, preliminary, and photogrammetric survey activities to produce accurate products for transportation infrastructure.

Role type

Field survey technician

Builds

Accurate geodetic data, control points, and survey reports for highways and railroads

Domain

Civil engineering / Geomatics

Required skills

GPS operations, total station operation, level operation, data processing, field reconnaissance, equipment maintenance

Preferred skills

State plane coordinate system knowledge, Mobile LiDAR experience, preliminary survey procedures

Technologies

Trimble Business Center, Corpscon, VERTCON, GPS receivers, robotic total stations

Responsibilities

Research and locate existing survey marks; Operate levels, robotic total stations, and GPS receivers; Download and verify survey data; Set control for aerial photography; Perform RTK and conventional surveys; Coordinate with external entities; Train co-workers on survey equipment

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on field work