Survey Instrument Person

Survey Instrument Person or Field Technician

Rochester, NY

Fulltime/Hybrid

Strengthen Your Surveying Career with a Role Built for Growth

Are you ready to take your surveying skills to the next level? Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where precision, technology, and hands-on fieldwork come together. As a Survey Instrument Person, you’ll collect critical data using advanced tools like Robotic Total Stations and GPS systems to support a variety of exciting projects.

This is the perfect role for a self-motivated professional who enjoys being outdoors, solving real-world problems, and working in a team that values accuracy and growth. With 2–5 days per week in the field, you’ll gain valuable experience while developing your expertise in land surveying and field operations.

Take the next step in your surveying career — apply today and bring your skills where they’ll make a difference.

About Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates, our people are the heart of everything we do. As a multidisciplinary design services firm with eight locations nationwide, we empower our team members to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives. When you join Fisher, you’re not just building a career, you’re helping build a better world.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher

• You excel in the field, leading crews and solving challenges outdoors — your expertise drives results where it matters most.
• You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
• Your voice matters in our inclusive and transparent culture, where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback.
• Your growth is our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
• You thrive in a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
• Your journey is shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others.
• Your success is supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.

What You’ll Do as An Instrument Person

• Operate advanced surveying equipment including total stations, data collectors, levels, scanners, and GPS to support topographic, boundary, ALTA, construction stakeout, and utility surveys.
• Prepare and clear survey lines by cutting brush, trees, or other obstructions using tools such as machetes, brush hooks, or chainsaws.
• Read and interpret maps and plans to ensure accurate data collection and alignment with project specifications.
• Complete accurate, well-organized field notes and sketches to document fieldwork clearly and professionally.
• Maintain and care for surveying equipment—keep it clean, dry, and promptly report any damage or malfunction to the Party Chief.
• Charge and manage all equipment batteries to ensure everything is ready for use each day.
• Keep the survey vehicle stocked and clean, ensuring all necessary tools and supplies are available and the truck is swept and organized.
• Maintain the equipment and supply room by keeping it clean, organized, and well-stocked with essential items like flagging, paint, caps, lath, and rebar.
• Coordinate with other teams and service lines to support overall project goals and deadlines.
• Support the Party Chief by assisting with daily tasks and responsibilities as needed.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security.
• Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group.

Hourly Range $25 to $28 per hour

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

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What You Bring, Your Expertise as an Instrument Person

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree of applied Science in Surveying, Geomatics or related degree preferred
• Experience with Leica GPS, Scanning, and Total Station systems preferred.
• 1-3 years of surveying experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles, land surveying terminology, and field survey methods and techniques.
• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Driven to take ownership of projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration integrity, respect, and active listening.
• Have a sense of curiosity and champion continuous improvement.
• Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive a company vehicle.
• Must be able to travel on a regular basis to project sites located throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and traverse uneven grounds
• Able to work in physically challenging outdoor environments in all types of weather.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.