Survey Technician
Burgess & Niple
Salary undisclosed
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Description
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Join our survey team and put your technical skills to work across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. As a Survey Technician, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Professional Surveyor gaining hands-on experience with modern equipment and technology while contributing to meaningful deliverables from field to finish.
What You’ll Do
- Perform field and/or office survey work under the direction of a Professional Surveyor, including boundary, easement, right-of-way, route and topographic surveys
- Conduct deed research across various jurisdictions and assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and right-of-way plans
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GPS and digital survey equipment and software
- Work with drones and LiDAR technologies with potential for future drone pilot certification
- Prepare field notes and sketches and read and interpret road, bridge, and utility plans, deeds, and survey plats
- Utilize CAD programs to process field survey data and develop existing manuscript files
- Submit utility locate requests and coordinate with utility owners
- Communicate regularly with designers and state and local agencies
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Survey Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited program (or a program otherwise approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
- Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, willingness to pursue future PLS licensure desired
- Experience with operating CAD and survey software a plus; MS Office Suite
- Willingness to travel as necessary
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Adaptable and self-motivated with a proactive mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies
Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here
About this role
Burgess & Niple's survey team is looking for a technician to support infrastructure projects across a range of disciplines—boundary surveys, right-of-way work, topographic mapping, and route studies. You'll spend time both in the field and in the office, operating GPS, drones, and LiDAR equipment while working under a licensed Professional Surveyor. The role involves deed research, CAD work to process survey data, utility coordination, and regular communication with designers and government agencies. This is a hands-on position where you'll develop practical skills with modern surveying technology while contributing directly to projects that affect communities.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or a related ABET-accredited program, with LSIT registration or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire. You should be comfortable with CAD and survey software, have solid organizational and communication skills, and be willing to travel as needed. A proactive, adaptable approach to problem-solving matters here, as does a genuine interest in pursuing Professional Land Surveyor licensure down the road. If you're looking to build a surveying career with a firm that values technical growth and meaningful work, this Louisville-based role offers that foundation.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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