Job Description

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full time Survey Field Technician based in our Chattanooga office. This position is responsible for providing field support for various types of land surveying projects. The Survey Field Technician will work under close supervision of the crew chief or survey managers on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in the field and provide accurate land surveys including control, boundary, topographic, DOT, construction layout and more
• Operate and perform maintenance on survey equipment
• Take detailed field notes
• Collect survey data per industry and client specifications, scopes of work, and field manager direction
• Coordination with survey field manager, project managers and other office staff as needed
• Willing and able to continually learn new techniques, processes, and equipment operation
• Additional related duties as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and critical thinking skills
• 2 – 5+ years of experience in surveying as a field technician, rodman, or instrument person
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a survey program or equivalent
• Scanning and drone flight experience
• FAA Part 107 license
  
  

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
• Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work-life balance
  
  

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.