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Field Technician / Survey Crew:
Learn instrumentation, site fundamentals, and how evidence is actually gathered; the foundation everything else is built on.
Your Next Career Move Shouldn't Be a Guess. Make It a Sure Thing.
We’re looking for smart, successful, experienced professionals from inside the industry and out who want more than a job. Here’s the full path, from your first day to the courtroom.
Openings move fast in a firm this size.
The right seat won’t stay open long; see what’s available now.
The Career Ladder
This is what advancement actually looks like here, not a vague “growth opportunity” promise, but a visible sequence:
The Career Ladder
The Work: High-Profile, Not Routine
We don’t chase routine residential surveys; we’re known for the projects that require real expertise:
Boundary Disputes & Expert Witness Projects
Untangling decades-old property conflicts, then translating that field evidence into sworn courtroom testimony for attorneys, insurance companies, and municipalities. Some of the highest-value work in the profession.
Franchise, Distillery & Liquor License Sites
Commercial site planning where a single measurement error can delay a license or a launch. National franchise brands, breweries, and hospitality operators depend on getting this exactly right, the first time.
High-Rise Construction & Flood Certification
Layout and monitoring on some of the tallest builds in New York City, plus FEMA flood and elevation certification work: specialized, consistently in-demand, and financially consequential for the clients who rely on it.
The Expert Witness Path: From the Field to the Witness Stand
The top of the ladder. Work directly with attorneys, insurance companies, and courts, turning field evidence into sworn testimony that holds up under cross-examination.
Our team has provided expert testimony across New York State Supreme Court, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Nassau County courts, and numerous zoning and planning boards, with a featured profile and published articles in Attorney at Law Magazine.
“Often, as peers note, he goes way beyond the reasonable doubt that others might have.”
— from Frank S. Ferrantello’s 40 Under 40 profile, XYHT Magazine
- Premium compensation commands a different rate than standard field surveys
- Professional authority: your name becomes associated with courtroom-tested expertise
- A referral engine: attorneys and insurers return to the same trusted expert case after case
What You Get
- A structured path from field work to licensure to specialization
- Direct mentorship from a firm with a 50+ year track record and nationally recognized leadership
- Exposure to high-profile, high-value project work, not routine surveys
- A career that's genuinely resistant to automation and economic downturns
- Compensation that scales meaningfully as you move from field crew into licensure and specialized, higher-value work
How It Works
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1. Apply:
Send your resume and tell us where you’re starting from, industry veteran or complete career-changer.
2. Conversation:
A direct conversation about your background, goals, and which track fits; no generic HR screening.
3. Field Introduction:
See the work firsthand and meet the team you’d be joining.
4. Onboard & Grow:
Start building toward licensure and the specialization that fits your ambition.
Common Hesitations, Answered
“I have zero experience in surveying.”
No. AI can speed up drafting and data processing, but licensure law requires a human professional to perform, seal, and take legal responsibility for a survey, and to testify to it in court if challenged.
“I'm established in another career; is switching too big a risk?”
A large portion of the licensed workforce is nearing retirement age, and the number of new entrants hasn’t kept pace, a gap that’s driving up demand, wages, and opportunity for people entering the field now.
“What if I'm not sure which track is right for me?”
You don’t need to know yet. Most people figure that out in their first year of fieldwork; we’ll help you find it.
“What's the starting compensation actually like?”
It scales with role and licensure. Entry-level fieldwork starts one way, and pay rises meaningfully as you move toward licensure and specialized tracks like expert witness work. We’ll give you a straight, honest number for a given role during your first conversation, rather than a generic range here.
“Do I need to relocate to work with you?”
Our core fieldwork covers New York City and Long Island, so most roles are local to that area, but we’re open to talking with strong candidates willing to relocate for the right fit.
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