Land Surveyor Technician

Job Title: Land Surveyor Technician

Location: New York / New Jersey (Hybrid) – 1 day per week in Haddonfield, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000 (based on experience) + profit share

About mcfa

We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through aligning their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development."

mcfa Core Values (LEADS):

• Love (each other, mission, work)


• Entrepreneurial (spirit of innovation)


• Accountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other)


• Delight (customers and teammates)


• Stretch (individual and collective growth mindset)

How You'll Get to Contribute

The Land Surveyor Technician will support field survey crews on projects across New York and New Jersey, working under the direction of the Party Chief, Survey Manager, and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). This is an entry-level, field-based role suited to someone looking to start or grow a career in land surveying — prior experience is helpful but not required. You'll learn hands-on how to run modern survey equipment while supporting boundary, topographic, right-of-way, utility, and construction surveys.

What You'll Get to Do

• Assist field crews with topographic, boundary, right-of-way, utility, and construction surveys across the New York/New Jersey area.


• Support GPS/GNSS control surveys using RTK systems.


• Support topographic surveys using robotic total station equipment.


• Assist with utility investigation and locating.


• Hold rod, set stakes and markers, and help maintain survey control points in the field.


• Record and organize field notes under the direction of the Party Chief.


• Help maintain, transport, and care for field equipment.


• Support construction staking activities as assigned.


• Travel to job sites throughout New York and New Jersey; occasional overnight travel may be required.


• Learn survey data collection procedures and company quality control practices on the job.
  

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Prior surveying experience is helpful but not necessary — we'll train the right candidate.


• Willingness to learn field survey equipment, including total stations and GPS/GNSS systems.


• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.


• Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout New York and New Jersey.


• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction as part of a field crew.
  

Preferred

• Coursework or education in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.


• Some exposure to total station, GPS/GNSS, or utility investigation work.


• Interest in pursuing Survey-in-Training (SIT) certification or a long-term surveying career path.
  

What's in It for You

Annual Paid Time Off:

• Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)


• Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)


• Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule

"mcfa way" Bonus Program:

• Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.


• Incoming Growth Units: 10


• Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.

Healthcare & Insurance:

• Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment.


• mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.


• Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).


• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Retirement:

You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.

References and/or work samples may be requested. This position is subject to client review and approval.

mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.

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