Job Description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking entry level to experienced Seasonal Survey Technicians to support our ongoing projects in Rochester, Plymouth or Woodbury, MN. We provide our clients with a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries and analyze spatial data. In this role, you will perform surveying, mapping and data collection activities with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member on larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Surveyor.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Produces basic CAD drawings on assigned projects including boundary, topographic, land title surveys and tree surveys.
• Assists in reviews and processes the results of field surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land features.
• Loads vehicles with tools and equipment, ensuring materials are loaded correctly.
• May be required to drive company or personal vehicle to reach jobsites.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Verifies the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Prepares data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of field survey methods and calculations.
• Working knowledge of local survey laws, rules, and regulations.
• Developing understanding of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations.
• Good cooperative skills in working efficiently with a team.
• Good math skills, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or relevant post-secondary education preferred.
• Previous survey related work experience preferred.
• Position will primarily work in a field setting (seasonal).

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.