Senior Field Technician, Geospatial

Cobb, Fendley & Associates•Austin, TX

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About The Position

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Geospatial Senior Field Technician for its Austin, San Antonio, and San Marcos offices. The position is responsible for successful field operations supporting project completion and requires substantial field experience, leadership of survey crews, and the ability to conduct survey work independently. Duties are split between outdoor and indoor settings, with approximately 80% of work performed outdoors and 20% in office or warehouse spaces. The role involves local, regional, and interstate travel, including occasional overnight stays, and work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions. The position is full-time, generally 40 hours per week. Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, with a generally unpaid one-hour lunch break. Hours may fluctuate with department needs, including overtime, and schedules may differ for field staff based on project workload.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 10 years of field experience.
Substantial experience and a solid understanding of field operations, methods, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental considerations associated with civil infrastructure work in outdoor settings.
Ability to use industry-standard tools, equipment, and computer software to perform field tasks, document work, and communicate effectively.
Ability to safely operate required equipment and travel locally, regionally, and interstate, including occasional overnight stays.
Ability to perform work in varying weather, terrain, and environmental conditions.
Proven leadership experience as a Party Chief, overseeing and managing field crews effectively.
Ability to independently conduct topographic, boundary, and easement surveys with minimal guidance from an RPLS.
Knowledge of field data requirements across SUE, topographic mapping, boundary surveying, ALTA/NSPS, route surveying, geodetic control networks, aliquot corner recovery, and monument record research.
Understanding of safety procedures, hazard analysis, PPE selection and use, Traffic Control Plans, and applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Ability to remain alert and responsive in lane closure zones adjacent to high-traffic and dynamic areas.
Ability to lift, carry, and balance equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; walk long distances of 3 or more miles; and climb on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work in confined spaces, construction sites, traffic work zones, and outdoor assignments, including exposure to extreme weather, noise, allergens, wildlife, and uneven surfaces.
Ability to use PPE and pneumatic, hand, and power tools.
Ability to drive vehicles, including large pickup trucks with attached trailers, and potentially operate watercraft.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and increasingly complex assignments without supervision, and work independently as a one-person field crew when needed.
Provide instructions to and mentor field crews; coordinate with project managers and internal teams.
Assist with developing procedures and safety initiatives.
Safely operate required equipment and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment as needed.
Travel locally and out of state, including overnight stays; operate a variety of vehicles, including large vehicles with or without trailers, as operationally required.
Cross-train to perform other field services, including Telecommunications, Survey, and SUE, as needed.
Perform hazard analyses before field work and prepare safety documents under supervision.
Comply with safety procedures, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Project Safety Plans (PSP), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
Ensure quality assurance and quality control of personal work and the work of the project team for which the technician is responsible.
Identify and evaluate potential workplace hazards, select and use appropriate personal protective equipment, and understand Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
Apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards governing projects in the relevant field.
Lead and manage field crews as a Party Chief.
Independently conduct topographic, boundary, and easement surveys with minimal guidance from the RPLS.
Direct all phases of field survey crew work to determine locations and measurements of control points, elevations, lines, and areas for construction, quantity calculations, mapping, boundary delineation, and related purposes.
Collect field data for Sub-Surface Utility Engineering (SUE), topographic mapping, boundary surveying, ALTA/NSPS, route surveying, geodetic control networks, aliquot corner recovery, and monument record research.
Coordinate with the RPLS on final boundary decisions.
Perform deed research, prepare working sketches, and conduct boundary analysis calculations with limited input from the RPLS.
Accurately and efficiently collect field data, locate features, record data points, and process crew data while maintaining a proper field book.
Communicate with clients and property owners.

Benefits

401(k) matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employer-funded and voluntary life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education programs
Paid parental leave for FMLA-eligible employees: eight weeks for maternity and two weeks for paternity or adoption
Extended winter holiday office closure from December 25 through January 1
New hire onboarding and integration program
Professional and personal development through in-house training and collaborative resources
Community engagement through CobbFendley Cares, focused on STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions