Field Survey Assistant | Flexible Fridays

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company–m

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Employee referral bonus program

Company‑paid life insurance

Job summary

Dunaway Associates LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Survey Field Assistant to join our civil and surveying team. You will support daily field operations under the Party Chief, performing prep tasks and assisting with staking and data collection.

This entry‑level role offers Fridays off typically, a predictable schedule, and opportunities for growth across multiple Texas offices. Candidates should have 0–1 year of field surveying experience and strong math and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general field surveying methods and use of surveying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for daily survey tasks by loading vehicles with necessary supplies and ensuring all equipment is charged, calibrated, and operational.
• Review and interpret various types of plans and drawings, such as site plans, boundary and highway plans, profiles, cross-sections, horizontal/vertical curves, pipeline and foundation plans, and existing/finished contours.
• Perform fundamental survey work including leveling, traversing, boundary, construction, topographic, and horizontal/vertical control surveys.
• Operate and perform basic field adjustments on survey equipment, including transits, total stations (manual and robotic), data collectors, levels, compasses, tribrachs, tripods, and GPS units (RTK, RTN, Static, etc.).
• Analyze and interpret control and boundary monument records and data sheets; locate and identify monuments in the field.
• Maintain an organized and orderly equipment storage area to ensure efficient access and inventory control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mid-level math

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Transit

Total Station

GPS units

Data collectors

Levels

Compasses

Tribrachs

Tripods

RTK/RTN

Job description

Dunaway Associates LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Survey Field Assistant to join our civil and surveying team. You will support daily field operations under the Party Chief, performing prep tasks and assisting with staking and data collection.

This entry‑level role offers Fridays off typically, a predictable schedule, and opportunities for growth across multiple Texas offices. Candidates should have 0–1 year of field surveying experience and strong math and detail orientation.