Survey Instrument Operator
Company: Summit Design and Engineering Services
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Headquartered in Raleigh, NC,
Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner
to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout
the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical
solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact
on the places where we live, work, and play. Collaboration and
growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage
professional development with enticing benefits, such as our
student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time,
and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks
of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a
workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your
day-to-day life. We're looking for individuals who share our
commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful,
impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents
alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you
to apply! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Survey Instrument
Operator to join our surveying team. In this role, you'll support a
wide range of public and private sector projects by performing
construction stakeout, topographic, boundary, and ALTA surveys.
You'll work closely with the Survey Party Chief and utilize modern
equipment to collect, verify, and record precise measurements that
form the foundation for design and construction. Responsibilities:
Perform construction stakeout, preliminary topographic, boundary,
ALTA, and other types of surveys. Operate and maintain a variety of
surveying instruments to measure and verify elevations, angles, and
distances. Perform mathematical calculations to establish and
locate reference points, property corners, and control points for
line and grade staking. Read and interpret maps, plats, blueprints,
and project specifications. Clean, calibrate, and adjust survey
instruments to ensure accuracy. Assist and occasionally oversee
field survey operations in the absence of the Survey Party Chief.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one
(1) year of experience operating survey instruments or related
field experience, preferred. Working knowledge of land and
construction survey methods and procedures. Ability to operate,
maintain, and troubleshoot survey instruments. Proficiency in
performing algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations.
Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for
extended periods (up to 12 hours on occasion). Ability to bend,
stoop, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Three years
survey instrument operation or related experience involving the
accurate and precise measurement of land areas, boundaries and
topographical features using optical electronic measuring devices.
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
E-verify. A background check, including a criminal and driving
record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not
automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be
considered when a conviction is present.
Keywords: Summit Design and Engineering Services, Winston-Salem , Survey Instrument Operator, Energy / Utilities , Gastonia, North Carolina
