Survey Technician

Parkhill•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Survey Technician (Office/Technical) supports land surveying projects through CAD drafting, data processing, and other survey-related technical tasks. Working closely with surveyors, project managers, and field crews, the technician transforms field data into accurate, organized deliverables while following established survey standards and procedures. The position is primarily office-based and may include limited field support depending on workload and experience. This is a non-exempt, hourly role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation OpenRoads, depending on role level.
Proficiency in Excel, depending on role level.
Basic knowledge of land surveying laws and regulations.
Valid state-issued driver's license and a clean driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, including extreme temperatures, and in urban and rural environments, including roadways and uneven terrain.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, and operate survey equipment and supplies weighing up to 50+ pounds.
Ability to clear brush and vegetation as needed to complete survey tasks.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to travel and stay overnight for project locations more than two hours from the home office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GIS database management, depending on role level.

Responsibilities

Prepare layouts and perform drafting tasks and calculations from instructions using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation OpenRoads.
Prepare technical drawings, exhibits, maps, and reports for survey projects.
Draft survey-related boundary, topographic, control, right-of-way, easement, and construction exhibits.
Import, organize, and manage survey field data, including points, figures, and surfaces.
Run calculations using CAD programs and perform survey calculations and data reduction under supervision, depending on experience.
Analyze raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy, depending on experience.
Maintain field and data records, survey project files, and indexing systems.
Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers and land surveyors.
Support field crews with data and calculations for construction, topographic, right-of-way, boundary, and control survey projects.
Review and interpret field notes with field leadership to clarify discrepancies and verify adherence to survey practices.
Ensure drawing accuracy and completeness and perform internal quality control before review.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible work schedules and a flexible work environment.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, and intern development programs.
Multiple health plan options.
Flexible spending account for dependent care.
Health savings account contributions.
Employer 401(k) contribution.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Performance bonuses.
Mental health care.
Culture committees.
Wellness program.
Charitable giving match.