Surveying Technician

KJM Land Surveying (Powered by Zena Tech) is hiring a Survey Technician for boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as-built projects in Pensacola and the surrounding Northwest Florida area. You will work with the crew chief under the direction of a Professional Surveyor and Mapper to collect field data, check measurements, and deliver complete records for office processing.

• Set up and operate robotic total stations, RTK GNSS receivers, levels, and data collectors, including accurate instrument, rod, and antenna height measurements.
• Use plats, descriptions, field sketches, and a magnetic locator to recover property corners and document monument evidence.
• Collect coded topographic shots and break lines for terrain, buildings, pavement, drainage, and visible utilities using consistent feature descriptions.
• Assist with traverses, differential leveling, and elevation checks while maintaining complete benchmark descriptions and leveling records.
• Set and label hubs, stakes, and reference marks for points, offsets, and grades using approved survey data.
• Organize field files, notes, sketches, and photos for office processing, and flag incomplete coverage or site issues.
• Keep instruments, batteries, and supplies ready for fieldwork.

• At least one year of field surveying experience preferred, including instrument operation and electronic data collection.
• Working knowledge of bearings, distances, elevations, and basic survey math; ability to read survey plats and construction plans.
• High school diploma or equivalent; dependable attendance and clear communication with the crew chief and property owners.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

• Experience with MAGNET Field, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or survey data processing; an NSPS Certified
• Survey Technician credential; familiarity with drone survey control, LiDAR, or terrestrial scanning.

Fieldwork involves heat, humidity, vegetation, uneven terrain, and carrying survey equipment. Early starts or overtime may be needed. Candidates must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.