Senior Level Survey Assistant Jobs
Senior level survey assistant jobs place experienced professionals in charge of survey design, data quality oversight, and the field or analytical teams that carry projects through to completion. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and 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 Survey Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level survey assistant job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led end-to-end survey projects, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating ownership of instrument design, sampling strategy, and data quality processes sets strong applicants apart. Experience mentoring junior staff, familiarity with advanced statistical software, and a portfolio of completed field or research projects are the clearest signals that you are ready for a senior role.
Which companies hire senior level survey assistants?
Companies hiring senior level survey assistants right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, Meta, and Atwell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from research firms, government contractors, and large organizations that run ongoing data collection programs and need experienced professionals to manage them.
Are there remote senior level survey assistant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by project type and employer. About 25% of senior level survey assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles more common when fieldwork or in-person data collection is a core part of the position. Roles focused on analysis, reporting, or program oversight are more likely to offer location flexibility.
What makes a survey assistant role senior level?
Senior level survey assistant roles are defined by scope and ownership. Rather than executing tasks assigned by others, senior professionals lead the full project lifecycle, from questionnaire development and sampling design through data validation and final reporting. They typically mentor junior team members, make independent methodological decisions, and serve as the primary point of accountability for data quality and project delivery.
Which industries hire the most senior level survey assistants?
Senior Level survey assistant 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 rely on continuous, large-scale data collection and research programs that require experienced professionals to maintain methodological rigor and manage complex survey operations over time.