About this role
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Instrument Technician to join our Surveying and Geomatics team. The Instrument Technician will support field survey operations on a variety of transportation, infrastructure, construction, municipal, and land development projects. This position is responsible for assisting the Survey Crew Chief with field measurements, operating and maintaining surveying instruments, collecting accurate field data, setting survey points, and performing general field surveying activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working outdoors, has an interest in surveying and geomatics, and is eager to develop their technical skills and advance within the surveying profession. Assist the Survey Crew Chief with daily field surveying operations. Set up, operate, and maintain surveying equipment including: Robotic total stations Conventional total stations GPS/GNSS equipment Data collectors Levels and other surveying instruments Perform field measurements and collect accurate survey data. Assist with establishing horizontal and vertical control points. Perform construction layout and stakeout activities. Assist with boundary, topographic, utility, roadway, and infrastructure surveys. Locate and identify existing utilities, structures, property features, roadways, drainage systems, and other physical improvements. Assist with construction staking for roads, utilities, structures, drainage, and other infrastructure improvements. Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, measurements, and electronic data. Download, organize, and transfer field data for use by survey technicians, surveyors, and project managers. Assist with instrument calibration, equipment checks, and routine maintenance. Verify equipment is properly functioning and report issues to the Party Chief or Survey Manager. Follow established survey procedures, project specifications, and quality-control standards. Maintain a safe work environment and comply with company and project-specific safety requirements. Work effectively as part of a survey crew and communicate field conditions to supervisors and project staff. Perform other duties as assigned.