Surveyor in Training (SIT)

SPI • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

Start Your Surveying Career with Purpose Are you an early-career surveying professional looking to build a long-term career in land development and infrastructure? At SPI, we’re not just mapping land—we’re helping shape the communities where people live, work, and grow. We’re hiring a Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) to join our Survey team and support a wide range of public and private sector projects across Texas. This is a development-focused role designed to help you grow toward professional licensure while gaining hands-on experience in both office and field surveying work.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) certification or actively pursuing certification
• Strong understanding of basic surveying principles and boundary concepts
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
• Ability to operate data collectors, surveying instruments, and related equipment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing in the profession

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys
• Performing deed research, title review, and boundary analysis under supervision
• Processing and analyzing field data from GPS and conventional survey methods
• Preparing plats, exhibits, legal descriptions, and survey drawings using CAD software
• Supporting field crews with data collection and occasional field work
• Maintaining organized project records, field notes, and survey documentation
• Ensuring QA/QC standards are followed for all survey deliverables
• Assisting with review of construction-related documents such as shop drawings and pay applications
• Collaborating with project teams to support project schedules and deliverables

Benefits

• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact Texas communities
• Be part of a 100% employee-owned firm where your work has a stake in the outcome
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of surveying projects
• Learn directly from experienced, licensed survey professionals
• Build a clear path toward professional licensure and long-term career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees