Geospatial / Survey Technician

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Join Foth as a Geospatial Survey Technician, based in Des Moines. This role focuses on DOT and transportation-related clients, offering a unique opportunity to thrive in an environment that emphasizes inclusivity, continuous learning, and flexibility. You’ll work in the field with occasional travel to client locations. At Foth, we are committed to investing in our people and the latest technology, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to succeed. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Foth Geospatial team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducting impactful technical civil engineering activities for transportation projects
• Utilizing digital level to set high accuracy elevations on project control and benchmarks
• Operating traditional land surveying tools (GPS/Total Stations) to complete topographic mapping surveys
• Calculating horizontal and vertical positions from engineering plans for contractors to utilize during construction
• Modeling 3D remote sensing data
• Providing field support for 3D scanning and sUAS(Drone) operations
• Completing property research for Land Surveying activities
• Drafting existing site conditions utilizing multiple software programs

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Civil Technology or related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in survey and CAD
• 1 year minimum of previous field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microstation
• Experience using Trimble survey and scanning equipment