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• Field Technician
• Department: Survey/Geomatics
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: New York, NY
• Compensation: $55,000 - $82,000 / year

• Description
• A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

• Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Field Survey Technician (Instrument operator or Rod Person) in our Manhattan, New York Office for our Land Surveying Department. Naik is a New York-New Jersey engineering services firm which specializes in engineering design, field inspection, and Project Management/Construction Management, primarily in the transportation infrastructure industry.

• Responsibilities
• Perform field surveys including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction layout, and as-builts
• Operate GPS, robotic total stations, levels, and data collectors (Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc.)
• Interpret construction and engineering plans for layout and data collection
• Set up and break down equipment daily, ensuring safe operation and transportation
• Maintain clear, accurate field notes and electronic data
• Communicate effectively with survey crews, office staff, and clients as needed
• Adhere to company safety standards and project-specific protocols
• Assist with maintaining and calibrating survey equipment

• Qualifications
• 1+ years of field surveying experience (or related construction experience with a willingness to train)
• Familiarity with GPS and total station surveying methods
• Ability to work outdoors in varying field conditions
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability of lifting and carrying 30+ lbs. as needed
• Ability to learn and use field survey computer software
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork

Preferred

• Experience with Trimble, Leica, or Topcon survey equipment
• Understanding of construction staking and site layout procedures
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Knowledge of local survey and construction practices
• High school diploma or GED; technical training in surveying a plus

• Benefits

Naik offers a competitive compensation package including

• Holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More
• Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.