Surveyor Jobs in Michigan
Surveyor jobs in Michigan are actively hiring, with steady demand concentrated in land development, infrastructure construction, transportation corridors, and natural resources management at every level from entry-level field technician through licensed project surveyor. The busiest hiring centers are Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where firms like Parsons, Fishbeck, and Giffels Webster maintain long-established Michigan operations and regularly bring on surveying staff. The most sought-after specialties in the state are land surveying, construction staking, and right-of-way survey work tied to MDOT and municipal projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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St. Claire, Inc., a leader in industrial safety compliance, is searching for a self-motivated multi-tasker with strong interest in industrial and manufacturing equipment, excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates should be familiar with electrical, fluid and mechanical systems, be familiar with various aspects of machine tool and automation systems, and enjoy travel throughout the United States.
We deal with a wide range of clients in the automotive, aerospace, agricultural, distribution, manufacturing, municipalities and others, including many Fortune 500 companies. Innovation, integrity and teamwork have kept St. Claire, Inc. in business for over 75 years. Visit stclaire.com and deenergize.com to find out more about St. Claire, Inc., who we are and what we do.
You bring a technical background, and we’ll train you to become a master Equipment Surveyor.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assessing industrial equipment to identify hazardous energies
- Document identified hazardous energy types and locations
- Prepare diagrams to show equipment layout and identify equipment-specific energy-isolation device locations
- Communicate project status to clients and management
- Meet OSHA and clients requirements
- Meet quality standards and scheduled deadlines
Qualifications and Skills
- Basic understanding of machine tool and automation equipment
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements (preferred, not required)
- Familiarity with MS Office, CAD (preferable) and general internet/email use
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics (preferred, not required)
- Ability to travel as required by assigned project
- Pass a drug test and background check
- Valid Driver’s License
Benefits
Full time with overtime, profit sharing, a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, STD & LTD, as well as 401k and paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
St. Claire, Inc., a leader in industrial safety compliance, is searching for a self-motivated multi-tasker with strong interest in industrial and manufacturing equipment, excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates should be familiar with electrical, fluid and mechanical systems, be familiar with various aspects of machine tool and automation systems, and enjoy travel throughout the United States.
We deal with a wide range of clients in the automotive, aerospace, agricultural, distribution, manufacturing, municipalities and others, including many Fortune 500 companies. Innovation, integrity and teamwork have kept St. Claire, Inc. in business for over 75 years. Visit stclaire.com and deenergize.com to find out more about St. Claire, Inc., who we are and what we do.
You bring a technical background, and we’ll train you to become a master Equipment Surveyor.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assessing industrial equipment to identify hazardous energies
- Document identified hazardous energy types and locations
- Prepare diagrams to show equipment layout and identify equipment-specific energy-isolation device locations
- Communicate project status to clients and management
- Meet OSHA and clients requirements
- Meet quality standards and scheduled deadlines
Qualifications and Skills
- Basic understanding of machine tool and automation equipment
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements (preferred, not required)
- Familiarity with MS Office, CAD (preferable) and general internet/email use
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics (preferred, not required)
- Ability to travel as required by assigned project
- Pass a drug test and background check
- Valid Driver’s License
Benefits
Full time with overtime, profit sharing, a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, STD & LTD, as well as 401k and paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surveyor jobs across Michigan.
- Michigan Professional Surveyor license or active eligibility through the Michigan Board of Licensure for Surveyors
- Experience with total station, GPS, and drone-based data collection equipment
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Trimble Business Center for plan preparation
- Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, plats, and property boundary documents
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Michigan
- Strong working knowledge of Michigan land title standards and boundary survey principles
Surveyor Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a surveyor in Michigan?
To become a licensed surveyor in Michigan, you must obtain a Professional Surveyor license through the Michigan Board of Licensure for Surveyors, which is administered under the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The path requires a bachelor's degree in surveying or a related field, completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying and Principles and Practice of Surveying exams, and qualifying field experience hours under a licensed surveyor before you can apply.
How much do surveyors make in Michigan?
Surveyors in Michigan earn a median of about $72,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,240 for the lowest 10% to over $99,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire surveyors in Michigan?
Employers hiring surveyors in Michigan right now include RDSolutions, Davies, and Intetics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's ongoing state and municipal infrastructure investment, particularly through MDOT road and bridge programs, keeps engineering and survey firms across the Lower Peninsula consistently active.
Which Michigan cities have the most surveyor jobs?
The Michigan cities with the most surveyor openings are Detroit, Plymouth, and Southfield. Detroit and its suburbs anchor demand through large commercial development and infrastructure rehabilitation projects, Grand Rapids drives openings through rapid regional growth and construction activity, and Lansing generates consistent work through state government contracts and MDOT corridor projects based in the capital region.
Are there remote surveyor jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of surveyor openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the fundamentally field-based nature of most surveying work. The roles most likely to allow remote days are office-focused positions involving CAD drafting, deed research, legal description writing, or project coordination rather than direct field measurement.
How can I get hired as a surveyor in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a survey technician or field crew position, which most Michigan engineering firms use to bring in candidates who are working toward their license. Firms like Fishbeck and Giffels Webster, along with municipal engineering departments at MDOT and Wayne County, periodically hire entry-level staff and provide mentored hours that count toward licensure. Completing an associate or bachelor's program at Michigan Tech or Ferris State and passing the Fundamentals of Surveying exam while still in school gives candidates a clear advantage over those with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to surveyor jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to surveyor jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly.
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