Entry Level Surveyor Jobs
New grad surveyor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a field portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Jobot, and BKF Engineers hiring at this level now.
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Requisition ID: 188615
Position Summary
Assists land survey Party Chief in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Participate in planning, diagramming and layout for surveyor work
- Perform manual labor related to surveying needs, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, and/or pins and right of way markers delineate features of all phase’s construction project.
- Assist in the task of establishing elevations and or grades as required
- Install or mark neatly elevations as instructed by the Surveying Journeyman
- Measure distances manually with survey chains using a plumb bob and maintain survey chains to insure accuracy and consistency
- Accurately set up items associated with electronic measuring and sighting and perform these actions as needed
- Operates and maintains survey tools and instruments
- Inspects work to ensure that survey work is conducted in conformance with applicable standards.
- Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 188615
Position Summary
Assists land survey Party Chief in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Participate in planning, diagramming and layout for surveyor work
- Perform manual labor related to surveying needs, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, and/or pins and right of way markers delineate features of all phase’s construction project.
- Assist in the task of establishing elevations and or grades as required
- Install or mark neatly elevations as instructed by the Surveying Journeyman
- Measure distances manually with survey chains using a plumb bob and maintain survey chains to insure accuracy and consistency
- Accurately set up items associated with electronic measuring and sighting and perform these actions as needed
- Operates and maintains survey tools and instruments
- Inspects work to ensure that survey work is conducted in conformance with applicable standards.
- Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Entry Level Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level surveyor job?
Focus on hands-on credentials that entry level employers look for: field experience from internships, coursework in geomatics or land surveying, and proficiency with equipment like total stations and GPS units. Earning or pursuing a surveyor-in-training certification gives you a concrete edge. Tailor your resume to highlight any boundary surveys, construction staking, or mapping projects you completed during school or internships.
Which companies hire entry level surveyors?
Companies hiring entry level surveyors right now include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Jobot, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Engineering and consulting firms, land development companies, and government agencies at the state and local level tend to be the most active hirers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level surveyor jobs?
Yes, though most surveying roles require fieldwork, some office-based positions in data processing, drafting, and GIS mapping are available remotely or on a hybrid schedule. About 18% of entry level surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so searching with a flexible location setting is worth doing if office-based work suits your background.
Are these new grad surveyor jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior surveyor roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or asks for a degree rather than a license. If you are a new grad searching for your first field or office role, these listings are matched to your stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level surveyors?
Entry Level surveyor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Infrastructure investment, residential and commercial construction activity, and public-sector mapping projects are the primary drivers of entry level demand across those sectors.