Survey Assistant
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Typical responsibilities include
- Work with Field Survey Crew Chief conducting field visits to coordinate existing site conditions with raw survey data and record information.
- Work collaboratively with office personnel to ensure collection of data needed to complete surveys meeting the Client’s objectives.
- Keep accurate notes and sketches.
- Assist in a variety of surveying tasks such as topographic surveys, boundary surveys, control surveys, differential leveling, GPS network surveys, construction layout, as-builts, ALTA surveys and grade certificates.
- Collect, import, export, and process field data.
- Take responsibility for care and security of truck and survey equipment.
- Understand and follow company and government safety rules and standards.
- Participate in internal discussions about surveying considerations and lessons learned from our projects.
What we offer
- Competitive Salaries
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
About us
Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and highly qualified team, we want to hear from you!
Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.
You have a high school diploma or a technical degree in a related area.
Valid driver license
About Giffels Webster
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