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Survey Technician

Burgess & Niple · Indianapolis · United States

Mechanic / Technician

Posted: 8/25/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our survey team and put your technical skills to work across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. As a Survey Technician, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Professional Surveyor gaining hands-on experience with modern equipment and technology while contributing to meaningful deliverables from field to finish.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform field and/or office survey work under the direction of a Professional Surveyor, including boundary, easement, right-of-way, route and topographic surveys
  • Conduct deed research across various jurisdictions and assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and right-of-way plans
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GPS and digital survey equipment and software
  • Prepare field notes and sketches and read and interpret road, bridge, and utility plans, deeds, and survey plats
  • Submit utility locate requests
  • Communicate regularly with designers and state and local agencies

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of surveying experience collecting topographic survey data for state transportation and utility projects and staking right-of-way and easements
  • Experience with survey software; MS Office Suite
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Adaptable and self-motivated with a proactive mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture 

 

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policy Statement.

 

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees. Click here

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