Survey Technician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at The Westervelt Company

Title: Survey Technician
Department: Engineering & Technical Services
Reports To: Survey Party Chief
Position Creation: June 2026

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, using cutting-edge technology, and contributing to projects that shape the world around us? As a Survey Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting impactful engineering and surveying projects while building hands-on experience in a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to develop your technical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, work with modern surveying equipment, and be part of a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Survey Technician supports the Engineering & Technical Services team by performing fieldwork and completing related documentation needed for surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, as-built surveys, and other survey-related assignments under the direction of the Survey Party Chief. This role provides hands-on learning opportunities using modern surveying equipment, technology, and field techniques.

Outcome: Surveying services are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards.

• Provide surveying support for projects serving all business units.
• Assist the land surveying team with research, equipment maintenance, PPE readiness, and related support tasks.
• Help keep the survey crew organized, prepared, and focused on the work plan.

Outcome: Positive working relationships are maintained with internal clients and external property owners.

• Support internal clients in meeting business objectives by providing timely and reliable surveying assistance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with adjoining landowners.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

Outcome: The Survey Technician actively contributes to the survey team by learning from experienced staff and developing technical knowledge.

• Take an active role in learning and becoming proficient with the survey equipment used daily.
• Assist with research and develop an understanding of legal descriptions and the Public Land Survey System.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn from others while building technical skills.

Outcome: High standards are maintained in surveying, quality, safety, continuous improvement, learning, and team culture.

• Participate in and contribute to safety meetings and on-site safety briefings.
• Participate in internal and corporate continuing education opportunities.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by identifying inefficiencies, suggesting enhancements, and contributing to incremental improvements in processes, quality, and workflow.

• High School Diploma required

• 0–2 years of relevant experience

• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Organized, detail-oriented, and focused
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying conditions

• Create: Field book data, point collection, and set property corners
• Execute: Surveying data collection, research, and teamwork
• Stakeholder-Customers: Business units, adjoining property owners, contractors

Each day begins with preparing the survey truck with the necessary tools and equipment, reviewing the work plan, and ensuring all required PPE is in proper working condition. From there, you'll head into the field to support survey operations, collaborate with your crew, and contribute to accurate, high-quality project outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity