Surveying Technician I - Field

Farnsworth Group
$19.00 - $28.00 / hr
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
5775 Mark Dabling Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 28, 2025
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Technician I in the below posting location, for hire between now and May 2026. In this role, the Survey Technician works primarily as an entry-level member of a Land Surveying Field Crew to complete various activities in the field associated with mapping the earth's surface for transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction-related projects. Posting Location for this role: Colorado Springs, CO What You'll Do: Operates, cleans & maintains surveying equipment as directed. Prepares clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches. Collects, processes, and downloads surveying field data. Maintains surveying gear and company vehicles. Follows FGI Safety Protocols and completes daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA) Familiar with traffic control operations based on field activities. Communicates with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers on a daily basis. Familiar with basic surveying principles such as leveling, traversing, public land surveys, metes & bounds, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping Interprets & extracts data from engineering plans & surveying documents. Uses math formulas, calculators and data collectors to determine positional information. What You'll Need: Valid US driver's license & good driving record High School diploma or equivalent Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere Ability to understand and operate current & new technology Safety oriented Basic math skills, including trigonometry, geometry, and algebra. Ability to Travel (approximately 80%) Nice To Haves: 0 - 2 years previous surveying experience Familiar with Trimble Surveying Instruments Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid) CST1 (certified survey technician level 1) certification Familiar with Metes & Bounds or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Primarily a field position, working outside on projects of varying conditions. Ability to work in various terrain & weather conditions and recognize safety hazards. Requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, hammering, digging, and other physical activities Requires the ability to safely operate and drive company vehicles. Requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Who We Are Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward. A Great Place to Work Certified For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks include: 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5% Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Short & Long-Term Disability Maternity and Paternity Leave Professional Development and Training Mentoring Program Paid Time Off Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements Pet Insurance Plan Hybrid Work Program Salary Range: $19-28/hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity) Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer. For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" tab below. #LI-Onsite