Survey Technician- SIGN ON BONUS

Survey Technician- Waukesha, WI Area

SIGN ON BONUS $2,500

Join Ayres Associates' Land Survey Group and become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality surveying services to clients across a variety of industries. Based in our Waukesha, WI office, this opportunity is well suited for a Survey Technician with 2-4 years of experience who enjoys both field and office responsibilities and values teamwork, professionalism, and continued growth.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day you’ll:

• Perform a variety of field/office survey and mapping tasks.
• Use survey field equipment such as GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and MicroStation/Civil 3D CADD platforms.
• Assist and communicate with crew chiefs, technicians, and project managers in support of their duties as well as professional land surveyors in preparation of land surveying documents.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.
• Overtime and occasional out-of-town and overnight travel are anticipated.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant experience within the following surveying services:
• Design surveys, including transportation, utility, municipal, and site development.
• Geospatial control and lidar QA/QC.
• Construction layout for transportation, utility, building, and municipal projects.
• Land surveys, including ALTA and right-of-way plats.
• WisDOT surveying procedures.
• Technically sound in the use of survey equipment and software.
• Physical ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences: 

• Self-starter who can work independently and who can adapt to working in a team setting.
• A two-year degree in land surveying, civil engineering technology, related field or higher
• Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software.
• Experience with Civil3D/AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to keep thorough notes and perform necessary survey calculations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and project managers.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: 

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at  https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/