Assistant Surveyor

National Society of Professional Surveyors; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm seeks a qualified Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) to assist a Registered Professional Land Surveyor at their Texas location. This role involves processing GPS data, performing calculations, preparing various maps, and ensuring survey accuracy. Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications, proficiency in surveying methods, and meet physical demands.

Benefits

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Earned vacation time

Life insurance

Candidate referral bonus

Qualifications

• S.I.T. registered in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of surveying experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Process data collected via GPS technology.
• Prepare various types of survey maps.
• Conduct physical tasks such as pounding stakes and setting monuments.

Skills

GPS survey methods

Electronic data collection

Cross-country utility surveying

Education

Associate's degree in land surveying

B.S. degree in land surveying

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) to join our Client's team at their Spring Branch, Texas location. This position will be responsible for assisting a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in a variety of surveying services.

Responsibilities:

• Process data collected via Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to obtain necessary results.
• Perform calculations to establish coordinates for survey control and survey measurements.
• Prepare tentative and final tract maps, parcel maps, Record of Survey maps, ALTA maps, corner records, right-of-way maps, and similar documents from a variety of source documents and data.
• Perform field checks, correct, and supplement maps prior to delivery to a client.
• Conduct physical tasks such as pounding stakes, setting monuments, clearing lines, etc.
• Read and understand title commitments, engineering, and architectural plans.
• Process and review survey data for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain close communication with the RPLS to report survey progress, problems, and possible resolutions to issues hampering project completion.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in land surveying or equivalent experience required.
• B.S. degree in land surveying is a plus.
• S.I.T. registered in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of surveying experience.
• Knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of cross-country utility surveying.
• Proficient in GPS survey methods, electronic data collection, and the processes and computer programs necessary for survey data review and transfer to mapping.
• Physical requirements include walking over uneven terrain and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Candidate referral bonus.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Earned vacation time.