Survey Technician

Parkhill • Midland, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction, the Survey Technician will perform a variety of survey tasks to support the survey crew’s daily operations. This position will assist the Survey Crew Chief ensuring accurate and precise field measurements, procedures, and note taking are adhered to. Life at Parkhill At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve. Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Land survey education preferred but not required
• Experience with topographic surveys, boundary retracement surveys, and construction staking preferred but not required
• Valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record to meet company insurance requirements
• Basic computer skills (AutoCAD/Civil 3d experience a plus)

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support while working independently under the direction of the Crew Chief, Survey or Professional Land Surveyor
• Works closely with survey crew chief and office staff to ensure complete and accurate survey data collection, note keeping, field sketches
• Utilizes survey equipment to map existing features of the survey including but not limited to locations, shapes, elevations, and dimensions of land or features upon the land
• Performs field survey activities compliant with standards set by the company, state, and AEC/Surveying industry
• Operates and has knowledge of survey equipment functions, capabilities, and limitations
• Maintains/ upkeeps survey equipment and coordinates scheduling of calibrations and routine maintenance (if assigned this duty)
• Maintains, orders, and organizes survey supplies (if assigned this duty)
• Maintains, upkeeps, and organizes office location survey shop/storage
• Ensures unassigned survey trucks are kept clean, organized, stocked, and receive routine maintenance at the proper intervals (if assigned this duty)
• Participates in a team environment to achieve team/company goals
• Complies with all policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and environment
• Encouraged to obtain FAA part 107 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot’s license and collect data with UAV when needed

Benefits

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, ermployer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED