Associate Surveyor

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, a leader in utility services, is seeking a Land Survey Technician in Houston, Texas. The role involves performing land boundary surveys and supporting survey field parties with necessary calculations and documentation. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree in a related field and relevant experience in surveying. Competitive pay, flexible schedules, and benefits begin on the first day of work.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible work schedule

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Access to wellness center

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of educational or practical experience in Geomatics/Surveying.
• Associate’s degree required for Surveying License in Texas.
• Actively pursuing registration as a Surveyor in Training.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes collected data and calculates property and easement information.
• Supports field activities of a survey team with calculations and sketches.
• Consults with various stakeholders to resolve land and easement issues.

Skills

ArcGIS

Civil3D

Trimble Business Center

GNSS

Total Stations

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree with survey related course work

Surveyor-in-Training certificate

Job description

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Performs land boundary surveys, delineating routes, areas, and sites for company purchases or studies. These surveys involve the analysis of record information and collected field data with the application of special knowledge of mathematics, mapping, abstracting and related elements of law.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes collected data and calculates property and easement information under the direction and supervision of a Registered Land Surveyor.
• Supports the field activities of a survey field party with research, calculations and sketches to ensure safe and satisfactory job completion.
• Determines the location and boundaries, property rights and the proper location of company facilities under the direction and supervision of a Registered Land Surveyor.
• Provides support to Surveyors and Senior Surveyors on large projects and work orders.
• Participates on teams to assess and improve business and technical processes.
• Prepares final maps, sketches, documents and field notes.
• Consults with service area manager, service consultants, developers, surveyors, engineers, attorneys and customers to resolve land and easement related issues.
• Coordinates and communicates with survey & right-of-way team members to deliver and complete assigned work.
• Reviews and checks field work of field crews and office work of survey and land technicians.
• Interprets deeds, maps, field notes, easement documents and/or prepares working sketches needed to perform a boundary survey or construction layout.
• Visits job sites to ensure that tasks are being performed according to plans, to resolve issues and to ensure consistency of work performed by employees and contractors.
• Maintain and update in-house work order and time tracking system.
• Researches property records, historical maps & documents, GIS databases and other sources of information to prepare background information for field work and work order execution.

Education Description

• Associate’s degree with at least 32 semester hours of survey related course work to obtain a Surveying License in the state of Texas.
• Surveyor-in-Training certificate and actively pursuing registration in the state of residence (within 4 years of hire in position).

Experience

Requires a minimum 1 year of educational or practical experience in the Geomatics/Surveying.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licences/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPS):

• Possesses working knowledge of ArcGIS, Civil3D, & Trimble Business Center or equivalent software for processing and reducing field survey data and measurements.
• Possesses working knowledge of field data collection equipment (GNSS, Total Stations, Level, Data Collectors, laser scanners, drones, etc.).
• Possesses working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite, specifically Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 06/16/2025
Posting End Date: 06/30/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.