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Survey Technician- SIGN ON BONUS

Ayres Associates

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Location
Madison, WI
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Requirements

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Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Ayres Associates is hiring a Survey Technician for its Madison, Wisconsin office. The role combines field and office surveying and mapping work, supporting crew chiefs, technicians, project managers, and professional land surveyors. The posting seeks at least one year of relevant surveying experience and describes a mix of design surveys, geospatial control, construction layout, land surveys, and WisDOT procedures. Overtime and occasional overnight travel are anticipated.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Design Surveys, requiredGeospatial Control, requiredLidar QA/QC, requiredConstruction Layout, requiredLand Surveys, requiredWisDOT Surveying Procedures, requiredSurvey Equipment, requiredSurvey Software, requiredWalking Uneven Terrain, requiredLifting 50 Lbs, requiredIndependent Work, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveTrimble Survey Equipment, nice to haveTrimble Survey Software, nice to haveCivil3D/AutoCAD, nice to haveMicroStation, nice to haveSurvey Calculations, nice to haveClient Communication, nice to haveProject Manager Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

1+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredGood Driving Record, requiredTwo-Year Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Related Field or Higher, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Survey Technician- Madison, 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 Madison, 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/

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