Lead Geospatial Surveyor – Texas, Employee-Owned

Fishbeck; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Vacation and holidays

Hybrid/flexible schedules

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead field surveys and geospatial data collection across Texas. You will plan assignments, manage crews, and ensure accuracy on boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

The role requires proficiency with RTK GPS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, UAS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation OpenRoads Designer. You will mentor staff and coordinate with engineers and clients.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Surveyor in Texas or ability to obtain licensure.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in surveying and/or geospatial services.
• Strong background in boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Experience with robotic total stations, RTK GPS, and data collectors.
• Familiarity with LiDAR, UAS, or mobile mapping technologies preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation OpenRoads Designer.
• Proven ability to lead crews, manage workflows, and deliver projects.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks requiring walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field survey and geospatial data collection operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate projects, including crew scheduling, resource allocation, and logistics.
• Interpret legal descriptions, plats, and engineering plans to support boundary, right-of-way, and infrastructure projects.
• Perform and oversee complex survey computations and data processing for boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Integrate and manage data from UAS, terrestrial LiDAR, and mobile mapping platforms.
• Review and validate deliverables to ensure compliance with TxDOT, FAA, and municipal standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to define project scope, workflows, and strategies.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering technical excellence and career growth.
• Implement QA/QC procedures, standards, and best practices for a growing geospatial team.
• Support project budgeting, estimating, and proposal development.
• Strengthen relationships with new and existing clients to help grow Fishbeck’s Texas presence.

Skills

Surveying

Geospatial data collection

Crew leadership

AutoCAD Civil 3D

RTK GPS

LiDAR

UAS

OpenRoads Designer

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Tools

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Terrestrial LiDAR

Mobile mapping platforms

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Fishbeck is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead field surveys and geospatial data collection across Texas. You will plan assignments, manage crews, and ensure accuracy on boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.

The role requires proficiency with RTK GPS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, UAS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation OpenRoads Designer. You will mentor staff and coordinate with engineers and clients.