GPS/Survey Technician

GPS/Survey Technician in Meridian

If you’re an experienced construction survey professional who enjoys working with cutting-edge technology, solving problems in the field, and seeing your work take shape in real time, we want to hear from you.

You won’t be sitting behind a desk all day. You’ll be in the field, working with technology, collaborating with experienced construction professionals, and directly influencing how projects are built.

As a GPS/Survey Technician, you’ll play a key role in some of our most important construction projects in the Meridian area. You’ll work directly with project managers, superintendents, and field crews to turn plans and digital models into precise, buildable results. From advanced Trimble systems and 3D modeling to UAV aerial surveying and machine control, you’ll have the opportunity to put your technical expertise to work every day.

What You’ll Do

• Perform construction layout and establish precise field control, including staking for construction crews

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Trimble GPS, EDM, and conventional surveying equipment

• Set up and support heavy equipment machine control systems

• Build, modify, and manage 3D project models for construction and machine control applications

• Prepare data for GPS machine control systems and ensure field data is accurate and ready for use

• Work closely with project managers and superintendents to interpret construction plans, perform field calculations, and process survey data

• Use your technical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve field conflicts, construction issues, and procedural challenges

• Mentor and train construction interns, sharing your knowledge and helping develop future talent

• Operate UAVs/drones for aerial surveying, mapping, and project documentation

• Help maintain a safe, efficient, and productive jobsite by following all safety and environmental requirements

• Maintain a safe and insurable driving record

What You Bring

• 4–5 years of construction layout experience

• Hands-on experience with Trimble surveying equipment

• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC) or equivalent software for machine-control model development

• Experience preparing data for GPS machine control systems

• Experience operating UAVs/drones for aerial surveying and mapping

• Strong understanding of GPS, conventional surveying, and control setup

• Experience with surveying and measurement equipment

• Knowledge of CADD and design software such as Terramodel, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and InRoads

• Exceptional technical, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to anticipate potential conflicts and resolve issues proactively in the field

• Knowledge or experience with transit lasers and pipe lasers is preferred

• A professional surveying license is not required, but is a plus

Best-in-Industry Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage w/ generous HSA contribution
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accruable PTO (15 days in a year)
• 401k w/ 6% Match & profit sharing
• Access to mental health services
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Weekly Pay and more!

To learn more about Suncore, click here.

**Current employees must notify supervisor of application**

Suncore is a drug-free workplace.