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H-1B visa jobs for Survey Technicians exist, but sponsorship depends on how the employer structures the role around degree-level geospatial, civil engineering, or GIS duties. Employers filing an LCA must certify a prevailing wage for each worksite. Find companies actively sponsoring this role on Migrate Mate.
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Posting Start Date: 10/30/26
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.
Supports aerial and land surveying, mapping, and geospatial data acquisition programs through the use of manned aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, ground-based survey technologies and geospatial and aviation technologies. Under the direction of a Registered Land Surveyor, ensures the safe and efficient collection and delivery of accurate, reliable, and defensible geospatial data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operate onboard data acquisition sensors during manned flight operations.
- Operate UAV systems and attached data acquisition sensors for tasks such as aerial photography, LiDAR collection, volumetric surveys, surveillance, mapping, and inspections safely and efficiently.
- Perform pre-flight inspections to ensure that all UAV’s and attached sensors are in good working condition and complete and log maintenance and repair on UAV’s and attached sensors.
- Assists in planning flight paths and navigation, often using complex software systems.
- Perform and monitor UAV flights with controls, often using video images and specialized software.
- Analyze and convert field surveying information including linear, angular, horizontal, and vertical units. Perform calculations to verify and check data for accuracy.
- Collect, download, process, analyze, maintain, and organize measurement data gathered during manned and unmanned flights to satisfy the inspection, computational, and/or mapping requirements of the project using GIS, surveying, and Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software platforms.
- Communicate effectively with team members including pilots, designers, engineers, analysts and surveyors to understand flight and data objectives.
- Stay updated with the latest UAS technologies and FAA regulations. Maintain a working knowledge of applicable government regulations and ensure full compliance with all state laws governing UAS operations.
- Assist survey technicians and land surveyors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in GIS, land surveying, engineering technology, or geography.
- FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date.
- Operation of a motor vehicle under the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s non-CDL program.
- Valid driver's license.
- Travel up to 75%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as a UAV operator or pilot, with a strong understanding of UAS technology.
- A working knowledge of all types of surveys and surveying field notes.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires frequent sitting and use of keyboard/computer; standing, walking, stooping/bending, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, reaching, crawling, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, using a hammer and/or other power tools, all in a routine and repetitive manner. This position will operate equipment in challenging environments such as inside a moving UTV or airplane. This position requires good color vision and hearing, finger dexterity, the ability to perform close work, and the ability to speak. This position is occasionally exposed to dirt/dust, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and heights up to 300 feet, requiring the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.
KEY SKILLS
- Familiar with conventional and robotic total station equipment, global navigation satellite system receivers, and data collectors.
- Understanding of UAS technology and different types of surveys.
- Familiar with the use of handheld calculators, survey software platforms, online services, and drafting software platforms.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances quickly.
- Familiar with cartographical principles and basic understanding of legal descriptions.
- Ability to analyze data/reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, develop plans, accomplish goals, present information to others, and work under pressure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Title: Remote Sensing Survey Technician (Sensor Technician)
Posting Start Date: 10/30/26
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.
Supports aerial and land surveying, mapping, and geospatial data acquisition programs through the use of manned aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, ground-based survey technologies and geospatial and aviation technologies. Under the direction of a Registered Land Surveyor, ensures the safe and efficient collection and delivery of accurate, reliable, and defensible geospatial data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operate onboard data acquisition sensors during manned flight operations.
- Operate UAV systems and attached data acquisition sensors for tasks such as aerial photography, LiDAR collection, volumetric surveys, surveillance, mapping, and inspections safely and efficiently.
- Perform pre-flight inspections to ensure that all UAV’s and attached sensors are in good working condition and complete and log maintenance and repair on UAV’s and attached sensors.
- Assists in planning flight paths and navigation, often using complex software systems.
- Perform and monitor UAV flights with controls, often using video images and specialized software.
- Analyze and convert field surveying information including linear, angular, horizontal, and vertical units. Perform calculations to verify and check data for accuracy.
- Collect, download, process, analyze, maintain, and organize measurement data gathered during manned and unmanned flights to satisfy the inspection, computational, and/or mapping requirements of the project using GIS, surveying, and Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software platforms.
- Communicate effectively with team members including pilots, designers, engineers, analysts and surveyors to understand flight and data objectives.
- Stay updated with the latest UAS technologies and FAA regulations. Maintain a working knowledge of applicable government regulations and ensure full compliance with all state laws governing UAS operations.
- Assist survey technicians and land surveyors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in GIS, land surveying, engineering technology, or geography.
- FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date.
- Operation of a motor vehicle under the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s non-CDL program.
- Valid driver's license.
- Travel up to 75%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as a UAV operator or pilot, with a strong understanding of UAS technology.
- A working knowledge of all types of surveys and surveying field notes.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires frequent sitting and use of keyboard/computer; standing, walking, stooping/bending, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, reaching, crawling, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, using a hammer and/or other power tools, all in a routine and repetitive manner. This position will operate equipment in challenging environments such as inside a moving UTV or airplane. This position requires good color vision and hearing, finger dexterity, the ability to perform close work, and the ability to speak. This position is occasionally exposed to dirt/dust, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and heights up to 300 feet, requiring the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards.
KEY SKILLS
- Familiar with conventional and robotic total station equipment, global navigation satellite system receivers, and data collectors.
- Understanding of UAS technology and different types of surveys.
- Familiar with the use of handheld calculators, survey software platforms, online services, and drafting software platforms.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances quickly.
- Familiar with cartographical principles and basic understanding of legal descriptions.
- Ability to analyze data/reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, develop plans, accomplish goals, present information to others, and work under pressure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Survey Technician
Align your credentials to degree-level duties
Survey Technician roles don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations. Request a position description that explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial science. Without that framing, USCIS is likely to issue a Request for Evidence.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and worksite county. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure on the LCA, so knowing it in advance protects you from accepting an underpaid position that could stall the petition.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Target employers with a documented H-1B visa filing history in surveying or civil engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA sponsorship records, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Survey work frequently involves rotating project sites. Each location where you'll work for more than a few days requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with your prospective employer early so they're not caught unprepared mid-petition.
Verify your degree equivalency before the I-129 is filed
If you hold a three-year degree or a foreign credential outside the U.S. system, get a credential evaluation completed before your employer files the I-129. USCIS scrutinizes equivalency claims in technical fields, and a late evaluation can delay or derail approval.
Use the O*NET profile to frame specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your job code and identify the tasks that explicitly require theoretical and technical knowledge. Your employer's support letter should map your actual duties to those entries, reinforcing the specialty occupation argument to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Survey Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Survey Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Survey Technician position qualifies only if the employer structures it to require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as surveying technology, civil engineering, or geospatial science. If the role accepts any degree or substitutes experience for education without a degree requirement, USCIS is unlikely to approve the petition. The employer's job description and support letter carry significant weight in this determination.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Survey Technician roles?
Engineering and infrastructure firms, GIS technology companies, land development consultancies, and large construction contractors are the most common sponsors. These employers typically have established immigration programs and file LCAs regularly for technical positions. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history in this field, so you can target your applications to companies already experienced with the process.
How does the LCA requirement work for survey roles that move between project sites?
Every worksite where you work for more than a brief period requires its own certified LCA listing that location's prevailing wage. Survey Technicians often rotate across construction or infrastructure sites, which means your employer may need to file multiple LCAs throughout your status period. Confirm this with the employer before accepting an offer, since failure to maintain site-specific LCAs puts your status at risk.
How long does H-1B status last for a Survey Technician, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a qualifying green card process has been initiated and meets specific milestones. After six years without green card sponsorship, you must leave the U.S. and wait before reapplying.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Also compile a detailed resume emphasizing technical duties aligned with your SOC code and professional licenses such as a surveying technician certification if applicable. The stronger this documentation package, the easier it is for your employer's attorney to build the specialty occupation argument and reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.