Civil Survey Data Technician

Encompass Energy Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Services, LLC in Houston seeks a technician with land development and civil survey experience to perform office data reductions, calculations, and checks. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center is required; LSIT preferred.

You will convert field data to maps, prepare ALTA surveys and plats, produce topographic maps, and support field crews. The role offers growth in surveying, with collaboration across internal staff and clients and strict adherence to company

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of surveying field or office experience.
• Ability to work on multiple projects using field and computer data.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Knowledge of field data collection and surveying protocols.

Responsibilities

• Convert field survey data to map form using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center software and perform associated mapping and records work as assigned
• Prepare as-built drawings and databases of construction projects
• Prepare ALTA surveys and land survey plats
• Prepare full topographic maps with surface creation using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prepare construction and boundary field packages
• Review client plans for compliance with surveying protocols and company standards
• Prepare maps of the new project areas for inclusion into GIS
• Maintain the horizontal and vertical control database
• Prepare alignment files (.RXLs) utilizing Trimble Business Center
• Prepare specialty maps for client use
• Check daily field notes for completeness, accuracy and compliance with company format
• Assist field crews with calculations, create base files, and maintain current versions
• Determine that all project survey tasks have been completed, reviewed, processed and documented in compliance with the project requirements

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

LSIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Trimble GPS units

Data collectors

Job description

We are looking for a technician experienced in Land Development/Civil Services work to help perform office data reductions, calculations, and checks. Building layout, construction staking, boundary and topographic surveys experience is a plus. Experience with linear utility surveys and ALTAs is required. Candidate must have working knowledge of, or be able to learn, how to run Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil3D proficiently. LSIT is preferred. Our preferred candidate must be able to balance a shifting workload and work well with both internal staff and external clients. This is a great opportunity to gain some additional knowledge in the industry and show off your existing survey skills.

Responsibilities:

• Convert field survey data to computer map form using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center software and perform associated mapping and records work as assigned
• Prepare as-built drawings and databases of construction projects
• Prepare ALTA surveys and land survey plats
• Prepare full topographic maps with surface creation using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prepare construction and boundary field packages
• Review client’s plans for compliance with surveying protocols and company standards
• Prepare maps of the new project areas for inclusion into GIS
• Maintain the horizontal and vertical control database
• Prepare alignment files (.RXLs) utilizing Trimble Business Center
• Prepare specialty maps for client use
• Check daily field notes for completeness, accuracy and compliance with company format
• Assist field crews with calculations, create base files, and maintain current versions
• Determine that all project survey tasks have been completed, reviewed, processed and documented in compliance with the project requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience is required
• Applicants will have a basic understanding of survey procedures and data collection and a level of knowledge to work independently
• Ability to work on multiple projects using raw field data and computer data
• Ability to apply land surveying methodologies, formulas, principles, and techniques to solve surveying related problems
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
• Working knowledge of Trimble GPS units and data collectors is preferred
• Ability to review their own work for accuracy and completeness and the initiative to recommend solutions or improvements as appropriate
• Self-starter, organized, attentive to detail, and able to work under stress to meet deadlines

Encompass Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. This position requires that you are eligible to work in the United States. Encompass Services, LLC will not sponsor visa applications for this position.