Survey Technician

Survey Technician – CLAD Consulting, Inc.

Clad Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our growing team for a large-scale infrastructure project to support underground construction across roadways, highways, and municipalities throughout California and parts of Nevada. This role supports roadway, highway, and municipal underground construction projects and offers a strong entry point into inspection, engineering, and surveying career paths. Whether you are someone that has prior construction inspection or surveying experience, or you’re looking to gain some hands-on field experience, this could be the role for you!

Why Join our Team?

• Full-time opportunity with competitive pay, full benefits, and a company vehicle.
• Be part of projects that shape essential infrastructure across California.
• Work with a supportive team that values safety, accountability, and collaboration.
• Gain hands-on training and exposure to inspection, GIS/surveying, and field engineer career paths.

Position Summary: As a Survey Technician, you’ll bring technical expertise, field experience, and a solutions-driven mindset to support our construction management and inspection teams. Your role will focus on providing accurate field measurements, staking, and layout support for public-works and utility construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Field Engineers, and clients to ensure precise documentation, compliance with plans/specifications, and timely project execution. Key responsibilities include:

Field Surveying & Layout

• Perform construction surveying including layout, staking, topographic surveys, as-builts, and grade verification.
• Collect accurate field data using GPS, total stations, and other surveying equipment.
• Interpret and verify engineering plans, specifications, utility maps, and construction documents.
• Establish control points and maintain benchmarks throughout the project lifecycle.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare survey notes, electronic files, sketches, and as-built documentation.
• Verify field conditions and provide updates to Project Managers and Construction Managers.
• Maintain organized, accurate records following CLAD standards and client requirements.
• Identify discrepancies in the field and communicate recommended corrections.

Coordination & Communication

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, inspectors, and utility agencies.
• Attend project meetings and support kickoff discussions with clear layout requirements.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and survey needs in a timely, professional manner.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all CLAD Consulting and client safety procedures.
• Conduct work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Ensure proper care, calibration, and use of equipment.

Ideal Candidate: This role is ideal for a field-savvy Survey Technician with hands-on construction surveying experience, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to independently support layout, staking, and documentation across utility and public-works projects. Your experience may include:

• 2–5+ years of field surveying experience in construction, civil, utility, or public works.
• Proficiency with GPS, total station, and related surveying instruments.
• Strong understanding of engineering plans, grading, utilities, and construction methods.
• Ability to work independently in the field; strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of underground construction methods and jobsite safety practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in related computer software and technologies including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
• Ability to travel onsite daily through various locations throughout California and/or parts of Nevada.

These are full-time positions requiring travel to various sites throughout California and parts of Nevada. We are looking for candidates in various locations including Sacramento, Petaluma, Sonoma, Inland Empire, and/or Riverside. The hours of work will vary based on project location and may require day or night work. The reasonable pay range is between $25.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience. We offer company-provided benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, 401k, and a company-provided vehicle.

Apply today to be considered for immediate project needs and future roles supporting our expanding infrastructure work.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.