Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.)

Windrose Surveying & Land Services LLC • Houston, TX

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Exacta, dba WINDROSE is a leading land surveying company providing services across multiple states. The Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.) role is a professional-track position within the Commercial Land Surveying division, focused on supporting boundary analysis, survey calculations, project coordination, and quality assurance. This role is ideal for individuals aiming for licensure and a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RPLS) designation, working closely with experienced Survey Managers to build technical expertise in boundary determination, research interpretation, and survey project execution.

Requirements

• Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.) certification OR actively pursuing S.I.T.
• 1+ year of successful job-related professional drafting experience in the surveying industry; Applied CAD experience.
• Proven and demonstrated professional skill sets to include, but not limited to working CAD and survey experience preferred.
• Able to communicate and respond to questions in a professional and knowledgeable manner ensuring business outcomes; assertive problem-solver and action-oriented team player. Must have a relentlessly positive, flexible, do-whatever-it-takes attitude; must be fast on your feet, poised under pressure, and committed to client service.
• Ability to balance the workload to accommodate demands of the job and exceed client expectations.
• Proficient in the independent application and use of job-related software/e-technology/cloud-based solutions.
• May require a valid Driver’s License and maintain appropriate Automobile Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Project Pre-Planning with Survey Manager and Field Operations Manager to schedule field operations and discuss project parameters and data acquisition requirements.
• Prepare calc. maps to accurately facilitate field operations.
• Review research packages to identify needs, shortfalls, and limitations in data. Coordinate with research department and CAD Drafters in a timely manner to strategize and follow up on outstanding needs.
• Coordinate and review all field data acquisition for accuracy and completeness based on proposed project parameters.
• Review subject and adjoining deeds and plats and build in CAD to facilitate accurate adjustments to process field documentation and work with Survey Managers (RPLS) to make final boundary decisions.
• Make necessary and accurate Horizontal & Vertical adjustments to conventional and GPS data.
• Provide accurate calculations, data adjustments, along with clear instructions to CAD Drafters who will facilitate the final survey preparation.
• Provide timely follow up on all outstanding research request items and provide to CAD Drafters.
• Perform timely and accurate preliminary survey review and compare with title commitments, utility plans, proposals, lender, or client requirements before submitting to RPLS for final review.
• Review legal descriptions with CAD Drafters to ensure accuracy and consistent standards for legal description before submitting to RPLS for final review.
• Flag any outstanding review items for RPLS or coordinate with client for any final outstanding needs.
• Coordinate with other survey managers and Director of Survey Operations to develop and maintain consistent drafting styles and criteria and work to train CAD Drafters to meet professional drafting standards.
• Work to provide education and training to CAD Drafters in project management to provide drafting assistance during busy times.
• Maintain coordination with point codes, field notes, line work, and/or, but not limited to project conditions ensuring efficient data delivery and consistent product from field and office personnel.
• Maintain database for all specific client related drafting requirements including drawing templates, and/or, but not limited to plot configurations.
• Fully adhere to WSLS’s policies, procedures, and work directives.
• Resolve internal/external customer issues in a prompt and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, managers, clients, and other parties as related to the WSLS’s services and overall business.
• Perform all duties as assigned to meet business needs in a safe, ethical, and professional manner.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Childbirth Recovery Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed