Surveying Technician I - Field

Farnsworth Group•Frisco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work. Farnsworth Group is seeking a Surveying Technician I in the below posting location, for hire between now and May 2026. In this role, the Survey Technician works primarily as an entry-level member of a Land Surveying Field Crew to complete various activities in the field associated with mapping the earth's surface for transportation, energy, land development, oil & gas, and construction-related projects. Posting Location for this role: Frisco, TX

Requirements

Valid US driver's license & good driving record
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere
Ability to understand and operate current & new technology
Safety oriented
Basic math skills, including trigonometry, geometry, and algebra.
Ability to Travel (approximately 80%)

Nice To Haves

0 – 2 years previous surveying experience
Familiar with Trimble Surveying Instruments
Previous safety training (OSHA, First-Aid)
CST1 (certified survey technician level 1) certification
Familiar with Metes & Bounds or the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

Responsibilities

Operates, cleans & maintains surveying equipment as directed.
Prepares clear, concise, and accurate field notes and sketches.
Collects, processes, and downloads surveying field data.
Maintains surveying gear and company vehicles.
Follows FGI Safety Protocols and completes daily Job Safety Assessments (JSA)
Familiar with traffic control operations based on field activities.
Communicates with field staff, CAD Technicians, and project managers on a daily basis.
Familiar with basic surveying principles such as leveling, traversing, public land surveys, metes & bounds, boundary surveys, and topographic mapping
Interprets & extracts data from engineering plans & surveying documents.
Uses math formulas, calculators and data collectors to determine positional information.