Cardinal Engineering is looking for a Survey Technician to join our growing team in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, and being part of a variety of surveying, engineering, and construction projects.

The Survey Technician will work alongside our Survey Crew Cheifs and Project Managers, gaining hands-on experience while supporting accurate and efficent field operations. Previous surveying experience is a plus, but we are willing to train someone with a strong work ethic, professional attitude, and willingness to learn.

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Position Overview

Position Status: Full-Time

Expected Hours: 32-40 hours per week

Salary: $20-$27 per hour, based on experience

Work Location: Lake Geneva, WI

Skills and Experience Requirements

  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop new field skills
  • Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to manage time, equipment, and project information effectively
  • Positive and professional communication with clients and team members
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a survey crew
  • Previous surveying or related experience is a plus, but not required

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with preliminary and post-as-built topography, land boundary surveys, and construction staking
  • Support construction staking for roads, houses, storm networks, and other projects
  • Maintain assigned survey equipment and keep the survey truck stocked, clean, and organized
  • Take job site photos and complete applicable survey checklists and documentation
  • Meet with Project Managers to review assignments and project needs
  • Assist with drafting for surveying or engineering projects when field work is not required
  • Maintain accurate project information, hours, and status updates
  • Participate in staff meetings and ongoing team development

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At Cardinal Engineering, we believe work is an important part of life, but it isn’t the only part of life. We offer a collabortative environment where employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and work on projects that make an impact in the communities we call home.

Benefits include health insurance assistance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, performance bonus opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

If you’re curious, enjoy solving problems, and are interested in building a career in land surveying, we’d like to hear from you.

Careers at Cardinal Engineering

 Become a part of our team where you’ll contribute and collaborate with experienced staff, and take the reins in your area of expertise. As an employer, we believe in professional development and advancement opportunities in the workplace.