Survey Technician

Job Description

RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a temporary Survey Technician to join our Fairbanks, AK office. This role will join our Land Survey team for the mid-May through mid-August 2026 summer season.

Working at RESPEC means working on world-class projects across Alaska. You will work on exciting projects in locations throughout Alaska using state-of-the-art technologies like GNSS RTK, UAVs (drones), robotic total stations, ground penetrating RADAR, and 3D terrestrial LiDAR scanners. Sometimes travelling by boat, aircraft, sea-plane, helicopter, or ATV to remote projects. This position offers a great career opportunity for a dynamic, energetic individual who wants to learn, develop professionally, and experience Alaska, with potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Duties for the temporary Survey Technician include supporting boundary, control, and topographic design and construction surveys; researching records; preparing legal descriptions; calculating boundary corner searching/staking coordinates; assisting with drawing and deliverable reviews; and providing technical/CAD support for the land surveying team. This role works independently and as part of a survey crew and collaborates with office staff.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum two years of Land Surveying Credits and have some field experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a detail-oriented team environment.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and survey software.
• Physical condition commensurate with travel and challenging physical activity within Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Rim.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds while hiking irregular and sometimes uphill terrain, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime and mobilize to work in remote areas for several days to a couple of weeks at a time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel. 

Additional Information

Compensation: Hourly rate depends on experience and typical range is $28 - $34 per hour. This is a temporary part-time position. No benefits are offered except those that are required for statutory purposes.   

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.