About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Summary

This is an entry-level Survey Technician role based in Richmond, VA supporting field surveys including wetland, tree, topographic, bathymetric, natural and cultural resource, and construction surveys. This position is on-site and requires regular regional travel (up to 50%). The position is permanent, full-time.

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What You’ll Do

This hands-on field role supports accurate collection and documentation of land and resource data to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

• Work collaboratively with field crews to perform wetland locations, tree surveys, topographic and bathymetric surveys, natural and cultural resource surveys, and construction surveys.
• Operate and maintain modern survey equipment and data-collection hardware.
• Capture precise land information and field measurements; verify quality of collected data.
• Assist in summarizing and reporting field observations and data.
• Read and follow maps; navigate by vehicle and on foot across varied terrain.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, agencies, and stakeholders to arrange access and field work.
• Safely operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used in the field (including ATVs and boats as required).

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry skills sufficient for field computations.
• Comfortable working independently outdoors in a range of weather and terrain conditions.
• Willingness to travel regionally to support projects (up to 50% travel).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate field vehicles.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, environmental sciences, forestry, wildlife management, arboriculture, or a related discipline.
• Experience or coursework with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land Desktop, and GIS.
• ISA Certified Arborist or related certifications.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (from source posting): $36,110 per year (estimated).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Group health plan and other employee benefits (subject to eligibility).
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• Employee stock/ownership options and referral bonus program.
• Career development, industry training and scholarship opportunities.

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Location & Logistics

• Work location: Richmond, VA (on-site).
• Travel expectations: Up to 50% regional travel to support projects outside the local metro area.
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent.
• Physical expectations: Fieldwork in varied outdoor conditions; moderate physical activity required.

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Additional Details

Confidential Client is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities as required by law. If you require assistance, the client’s posting provides contact information for accommodations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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