Survey Field Technician

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure-we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ is looking for dependable individuals to fill various Field Surveying opportunities! Depending on when you apply DLZ's Industrial Group has positions available in Burns Harbor, IN, Chicago, IL , and/or Joliet, IL.

Job Requirements:

• High School graduate with a minimum of one (1) year to five (5) years relevant experience, ten (10) years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, GPS, and Data Collectors (Trimble equipment experience preferred)
• Valid driver's license is mandatory including an insurable driving record
• Ability to work overtime
• Dependability!
• Availability to work out-of-town for short or longer durations is a plus.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan
• Possess aptitude to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values

Experience in the following is preferred, but not required:

• Work experience in heavy industrial and refinery operations
• Ability to climb and comfort with heights is preferred
• Ability to travel
• Work experience in construction layout/staking
• Work experience in boundary/topographic surveying
• Industrial alignment and surveying background experience
• Work experience in heavy industrial and refinery operations

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Experience with Optical Tooling (T1, T2, precise level, jig transit)
• Experience with Laser Trackers (Faro equipment experience is preferred)
• Experience with Laser Scanners
• Experience with Hydrographic Surveying
• Experience with Drones (UAS's)

Compensation is commensurate with experience, premium pay as appropriate.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits
• For union positions, please visit Union Benefits and here for union pension information Union Pension.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy - it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.