Survey Field Technician

Atwell, LLC

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Lincolnshire, Illinois, US Until 8/31/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

  • Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
  • Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
  • Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
  • Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Looking to start a hands-on career and learn from the ground up? Join our team as a Survey Field Technician, an entry-level role where you’ll gain real-world experience working alongside experienced survey professionals.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with field surveys including topographic mapping, construction layout, and boundary surveys
  • Help set up and operate survey equipment
  • Perform field tasks like setting stakes, clearing lines, and recording data
  • Support the crew in delivering accurate, high-quality work
  • Maintain equipment, vehicles, and a safe job site

What We’re Looking For

  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a field-based role
  • Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs)
  • Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to build a career from the ground up, develop in-demand technical skills, and grow within a supportive team.

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Pay Range
$20$32 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages 
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment 
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals 
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Compensation (from employer):
Pay Range — 20 – 32 USD

About this role

Summary

Assist with field surveys, operate survey equipment, support data collection and maintain site safety.

Job title

Survey Field Technician

Experience level

entry level

Industry

engineering and consulting

Location requirements

Must be in Lincolnshire, IL, USA; remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

attention to detailteamworkoutdoor workphysical fitnesswillingness to travel

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

surveyingfield worktopographic mappingconstruction layoutboundary surveys
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lincolnshire, IL, USA

Work arrangement unknown City