Survey Technician in Apopka, Fl

Survey Technician (with LiDAR and GPS Modeling) – Competitive Salary - Apopka, FL

Are you an experienced survey professional with strong LiDAR, drone, and GPS modeling skills? Do you enjoy working across active heavy civil construction sites where accuracy, safety, and clear communication matter every day?

The role

We are hiring a Survey Tech with LiDAR and GPS Modeling to support heavy civil, roadway, and utility construction projects in Apopka, FL.

This role will use drones, LiDAR technology, GNSS equipment, and GPS machine control models to support pre-construction verification, construction layout, as-built documentation, quantity checks, and field technology training.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Perform survey calculations and prepare data for field survey operations
• Complete and oversee as-built surveys for roadway and utility projects
• Use drones and LiDAR for pre-construction ground checks and volume tracking
• Build, maintain, and update GPS machine control models for heavy equipment
• Process LiDAR data for use in construction and modeling platforms
• Set and maintain control points, benchmarks, and survey networks
• Provide construction layout, including elevations, offsets, grades, and reference points
• Complete topographic, cross-section, and quantity surveys
• Check locations of structures, utilities, drainage systems, and roadway features
• Review survey data and field measurements for accuracy and quality
• Resolve field survey discrepancies and coordinate needed corrections
• Prepare survey reports, field notes, as-built documentation, and project drawings
• Train field teams on GNSS equipment, drone use, survey tools, and machine control systems
• Maintain survey equipment, drones, GPS units, and related technology

About our company

You will be joining a construction team that works on active civil infrastructure projects and values safety, accuracy, teamwork, and practical problem-solving in the field.

The Benefits

Details of the benefits package will be shared during the hiring process.

The person

We are looking for someone with:

• At least 5 years of survey experience in heavy highway, roadway, or civil construction
• Previous experience as a Survey Engineer, Survey Technician, or similar construction survey role
• Experience with LiDAR, drones, GNSS equipment, and GPS machine control systems
• Strong knowledge of grading, underground utilities, concrete, drainage, paving, and roadway construction
• Proficiency with survey software, GPS data processing, CAD, and modeling platforms
• A current FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License, or the ability to obtain one
• A PLS license is preferred, but not required
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work with crews, managers, subcontractors, and clients
• You should also be comfortable working outdoors in changing weather, walking active construction sites, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around heavy equipment, traffic, rough terrain, trenches, and slopes. Some travel between project sites, flexible hours, nights, and weekends may be required.

What’s next

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to take the next step in your survey career.