Survey Instrument Person

MacKay is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to support our field operations team in Vancouver, WA. This field-based role assists the Survey Party Chief in performing land surveying duties, operating survey instruments, and collecting accurate field data that supports engineering, land development, and construction projects.

You’ll be an integral part of a team that helps shape communities, working outdoors, ensuring high-quality, precise survey data, and representing MacKay values of Honesty, Dedication, and Relationships in every task.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain a variety of survey instruments, including GPS, Trimble total stations, and data collectors.
• Collect accurate field data for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Set up, operate, and adjust instruments under the direction of the Survey Party Chief.
• Record and check field notes, measurements, and other documentation.
• Assist in establishing horizontal and vertical control points.
• Adhere to company safety policies and field procedures.
• Support efficient project completion by maintaining communication with the Survey Party Chief and office staff.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive company vehicles is required.
• Travel to and stay at project locations in multiple states on rare occasions.
• During site visits, must be able to walk, lift, carry, stoop, bend, twist and work outdoors on uneven surfaces routinely. Site visits may include exposure to weather extremes and rough or uneven terrain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicable survey experience preferred but not required.

Why Join MacKay?

A people-first culture
At MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Meaningful work and real impact
Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunity
We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.

A strong and trusted foundation
Built on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.

Opportunities to share in success
We provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.

Our Values

At MacKay, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another.

• Honesty. We build trust through transparency, integrity, and accountability.
• Dedication. We are committed to the success of our team members, clients, and communities.
• Relationships. We foster lasting connections that strengthen our work and the teams around us.

Who We Are

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise.

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing together talented teams across the country. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers.

Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward.

We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. 

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.