Senior Level Land Survey Technician Jobs
Senior level land survey technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of field operations, survey data integrity, and the junior staff or crews that carry out complex projects. Most openings are on-site or field-based, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Colliers Engineering & Design, Meta, and Atwell hiring at this level now.
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Colliers Engineering & Design’s survey professionals have the expertise to achieve highly accurate results while maintaining quality control over data collected, from field to office, and precision of the final client deliverables. Whether the project calls for administering conventional surveying methods, cutting-edge geospatial scanning techniques or a combination of both, our professionally licensed land surveyors, highly-trained office technicians and field crews work seamlessly together to provide the most responsive and consistent professional survey services available. Implementing the right approach for each project is what makes the difference and ensures our clients they are receiving the most accurate surveying and measurement services.
- Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location.
- Perform Quality Control review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
- Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.
- Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives.
- Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors.
- May supervise assignments given to the Survey Technician(s).
- Bachelors Degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Land Surveying required.
- LSIT required, NY State Professional Land Surveyor License preferred.
- Ability to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Compensation: $74,600 to $141,400 per year (depending on qualifications)
Colliers Engineering & Design’s survey professionals have the expertise to achieve highly accurate results while maintaining quality control over data collected, from field to office, and precision of the final client deliverables. Whether the project calls for administering conventional surveying methods, cutting-edge geospatial scanning techniques or a combination of both, our professionally licensed land surveyors, highly-trained office technicians and field crews work seamlessly together to provide the most responsive and consistent professional survey services available. Implementing the right approach for each project is what makes the difference and ensures our clients they are receiving the most accurate surveying and measurement services.
- Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location.
- Perform Quality Control review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
- Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects.
- Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.
- Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives.
- Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors.
- May supervise assignments given to the Survey Technician(s).
- Bachelors Degree in Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Land Surveying required.
- LSIT required, NY State Professional Land Surveyor License preferred.
- Ability to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Compensation: $74,600 to $141,400 per year (depending on qualifications)
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Senior Level Land Survey Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level land survey technician job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full survey projects from initial control setup through final deliverables, not just task execution. Candidates stand out by showing proficiency with total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and data processing software, plus a history of mentoring field crews, catching errors before they propagate, and communicating results to engineers or clients directly.
Which companies hire senior level land survey technicians?
Companies hiring senior level land survey technicians right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, Meta, and Atwell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from civil engineering and geospatial consulting firms, large construction contractors, utility companies, and public-sector agencies managing infrastructure or land development programs.
Are there remote senior level land survey technician jobs?
Yes, though most survey technician work is field-based by nature. About 23% of senior level land survey technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering office-side duties like CAD drafting, data processing, report writing, and project coordination rather than hands-on fieldwork.
What makes a land survey technician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by independent ownership of survey projects, responsibility for quality control across an entire dataset or crew, and the expectation that you can troubleshoot complex equipment or calculation problems without escalating. Senior technicians also typically train and evaluate junior staff, interface with licensed surveyors or project managers, and are trusted to make real-time field decisions.
Which industries hire the most senior level land survey technicians?
Senior level land survey technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because large-scale infrastructure projects, land development approvals, and utility corridor work all require experienced technicians who can manage survey accuracy at the project level with minimal oversight.