Land Surveyor

We are seeking a dedicated Instrument Operator (Land Surveyor) to join a well-established civil engineering and land surveying consulting firm in Herndon, VA. The firm has been operating successfully for over 34 years, focusing on land development projects for both residential and commercial purposes. This role is integral to the success of the surveying team and offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

• Assist the Survey Party Chief in conducting field surveys by operating equipment such as robotic total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Collect topographic, boundary, and construction layout data while maintaining field notes and ensuring equipment is properly calibrated.
• Utilize GPS surveying equipment, total stations, and digital electronic data collectors to capture raw field data.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and measurements for office processing.
• Hold grade rods, clear lines, and set stakes on construction and boundary projects.

• 1-2+ years of experience in land surveying.
• Proficiency in topographic surveys, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, as-builts, construction stake-outs, and easement plats.
• Experience with operating surveying equipment such as total stations, data collectors, levels, magnetic locators, hand‑held radios, and GPS.
• Valid driver's license.

The work environment is a family‑oriented, open office setting that fosters collaboration. The team consists of two field crews, one survey CAD technician, and a survey director. An open‑door policy ensures quick assistance and communication. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 6 am to 3 pm. Direct employees receive competitive salary, bonus and profit‑sharing opportunities, excellent health and dental insurance, continuing education support, generous paid time off, 401(k), and vision insurance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.
Workplace type: fully onsite.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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