Survey Technician I

Survey Technician I Full-time State/Province: Maryland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Hunt Valley, MD - 4 North Park Compensation: USD 22 - USD 28 - hourly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

The Survey Technician I operates surveying instruments and equipment in the field to collect accurate measurements and data for boundary surveys, construction projects, topographic surveys, and other land-surveying activities. They will work under the direction of a licensed surveyor or survey crew chief. This role will require travel.

Set up and operate total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, levels, and data collectors . Establish and verify survey control points and benchmarks. Take measurements of angles, distances, elevations, and coordinates . Assist with boundary, topographic, ALTA, and as-built surveys. Read and interpret survey drawings, plans, maps, and field notes. Record field measurements accurately using electronic data collectors and surveying software. Locate property corners, monuments, utilities, and other physical features. Maintain and calibrate surveying instruments and equipment. Perform calculations and check field data for accuracy. Assist the survey crew chief and surveyor with daily field operations. Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work area. Occasionally work in difficult terrain, construction sites, and varying weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review. Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required. Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include overnight travel.

Experience operating a total station and GPS/GNSS equipment is highly desirable. Previous land surveying or construction surveying experience preferred. Ability to read construction plans and survey drawings. Basic knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and land-surveying principles. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods. Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment and work on uneven terrain.

Stand and walk for extended periods. Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions. Lift and carry equipment and tripods. Occasionally walk through wooded areas, uneven ground, or construction sites. Maintain attention to detail and accuracy during field measurements.

Relocation is not available for this position. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an