Civil Engineering Technician: Field Survey & GPS

U.S. Army; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking a skilled survey professional to support the Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Office in Port Arthur, Texas.

You will perform site surveys using GPS, conduct topographic and hydrographic surveys, and post-process data to support engineering projects. Qualified candidates will have experience with surveying techniques and GPS, plus the ability to work independently at a federal office location in Port Arthur.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in surveying or GPS.
• Experience using GPS for site surveys.
• Experience with hydrographic survey equipment.
• Graduate-level education related to the work.

Responsibilities

• Independently performing complex topographic surveys.
• Post-processing resulting survey data.
• Utilizing GPS and hydrographic survey equipment for surveys.

Skills

Surveying techniques

GPS operation

Site surveying

Hydrographic surveys

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or industrial technology

One year of graduate-level education in engineering, construction, engineering technology, physics, or mathematics

Graduate-level education (9 semester hours) related to the work

Tools

GPS equipment

Hydrographic survey equipment

Job description

The U.S. Army is seeking a skilled survey professional to support the Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Office in Port Arthur, Texas.

You will perform site surveys using GPS, conduct topographic and hydrographic surveys, and post-process data to support engineering projects. Qualified candidates will have experience with surveying techniques and GPS, plus the ability to work independently at a federal office location in Port Arthur.