Experienced Survey Technician

Bannister Engineering, LLC; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bannister Engineering, LLC, a Dallas-Fort Worth based firm, seeks a Survey Technician to support survey production and project work from office with occasional field tasks. The role involves preparing surveys, researching records, drafting, and coordinating survey projects to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The candidate will contribute to budgeting, scheduling, and client communication while assisting with business development activities and cross-disciplinary collaboration across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Survey Technician or in a similar surveying role.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center is a plus.
• Experience preparing survey deliverables and legal descriptions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to perform occasional field work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey-related documents including boundary surveys, title surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, plats, easements, right-of-way exhibits, and topographic surveys.
• Conduct deed, title, and public record research.
• Prepare legal descriptions (metes and bounds).
• Perform CAD drafting and mapping.
• Coordinate survey projects from start to finish.
• Schedule and supervise survey crews when appropriate.
• Review survey deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Attend project meetings and occasional site visits.
• Assist with proposal preparation, marketing efforts, and other business development activities.
• Provide technical support to engineering and design teams, including quality control reviews, research, drafting assistance, and project coordination.
• Perform general administrative and office support tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience in surveying

Detail oriented

Organization & planning

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Company Description

Bannister Engineering, LLC is a Dallas-Fort Worth based professional services firm established in 2007. The company provides integrated expertise in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Hydrology, Landscape Architecture, Land Planning, and MEP design services. Bannister Engineering supports a wide range of public and private projects, offering comprehensive solutions from planning through design. Team members collaborate across disciplines, providing opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects and contribute to the built environment in North Texas.

Role Description

This is primarily an office-based position focused on survey production and project support, with occasional field work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing survey-related documents including boundary surveys, title surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, plats, easements, right-of-way exhibits, and topographic surveys.
• Conducting deed, title, and public record research.
• Preparing legal descriptions (metes and bounds).
• Performing CAD drafting and mapping.
• Coordinating survey projects from start to finish.
• Scheduling and supervising survey crews when appropriate.
• Reviewing survey deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Assisting with project budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Attending project meetings and occasional site visits.
• Assisting with proposal preparation, marketing efforts, and other business development activities.
• Providing technical support to engineering and design teams, including quality control reviews, research, drafting assistance, and project coordination.
• Performing general administrative and office support tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a collaborative consulting environment. The successful candidate will be adaptable, organized, and capable of working independently while supporting multiple disciplines across the firm.

At Bannister Engineering, team members often have opportunities to contribute beyond their primary discipline. We value individuals who enjoy learning new skills, collaborating across departments, and helping wherever needed to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Survey Technician or in a similar surveying role.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center is a plus.
• Experience preparing survey deliverables and legal descriptions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to perform occasional field work when needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.