Construction Survey Technician: CAD & Field Ops Pro

Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

HSA and voluntary benefits

Job summary

Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Survey Technician – Construction Land Surveying to provide advanced technical support on active projects, including field data processing, boundary analysis, and transfer to CAD for staking and layout.

The role involves coordinating with field crews, RPLSs, and CAD staff, delivering accurate survey deliverables, maintaining standards, and training peers during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of survey technician experience in construction and/or commercial land surveying.
• Strong knowledge of construction staking and boundary analysis.
• Proficiency with survey software, CAD platforms, and cloud-based project tools.
• High school diploma or GED; technical or associate degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Construction Field Operations Manager, RPLSs, and Field Operations to plan and support construction survey activities
• Prepare calculation maps, control layouts, and field support documentation for construction staking and layout
• Review research packages, deeds, plats, easements, and title commitments for construction-related impacts
• Process and adjust conventional and GPS data (horizontal and vertical)
• Perform boundary analysis and build subject/adjoining parcels in CAD to support accurate construction decisions
• Review field data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with project requirements
• Provide clear technical direction and calculations to CAD Drafters for final deliverables
• Conduct preliminary QA/QC reviews prior to RPLS submission
• Identify conflicts, gaps, or constructability issues and proactively coordinate resolutions
• Support consistency in drafting standards, point codes, and construction workflows
• Maintain client-specific requirements, templates, and drafting standards
• Assist with training and technical guidance for CAD staff during high-volume periods
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues efficiently
• Adhere to all company policies, safety requirements, and professional standards

Skills

Construction staking support

Boundary analysis

Survey calculations

CAD workflows

Coordination between field and CAD

Survey software

Cloud-based tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Multi-project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD platforms

Job description

Windrose Surveying & Land Services, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Survey Technician – Construction Land Surveying to provide advanced technical support on active projects, including field data processing, boundary analysis, and transfer to CAD for staking and layout.

The role involves coordinating with field crews, RPLSs, and CAD staff, delivering accurate survey deliverables, maintaining standards, and training peers during peak periods.