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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Overview

Open roles37
Top employerDavies
Top cityAuburn Hills, MI
Cities hiring33
Work type80% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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RDSolutions
Independent Field Surveyor
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Traverse City, Michigan
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Spicer Group
Project Surveyor
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Project Surveyor
Spicer Group
Saint Johns, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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RDSolutions
Independent Field Surveyor
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Holland, Michigan
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
Seniors encouraged
1,001-5,000

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RDSolutions
Independent Field Surveyor
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Gaylord, Michigan
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Independent Field Surveyor
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Livonia, Michigan
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Surveyor Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Auburn Hills
3 jobs
Holland
2 jobs
Shelby Charter Township
2 jobs
Alma
1 job
Caro
1 job
Holly
1 job
Ionia
1 job
Wixom
1 job
Adrian
1 job

Surveyor Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Davies
Davies9 open roles
RDSolutions
RDSolutions7 open roles
FAR Inspections
FAR Inspections6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 Davies, RDSolutions, and FAR Inspections, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Auburn Hills, Holland, and Shelby Charter Township. 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 20% of surveyor openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 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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