Senior Survey Technician – Field Data & GNSS

Wanzek; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Survey Tech to obtain and compute data for measuring Earth's features and to develop an understanding of construction layouts.

The role involves topographic analysis, GNSS corrections, equipment configurations, and field maintenance of surveying gear. You will collect field data, apply GPS for construction layout, and perform calculations to ensure accurate elevations and coordinates.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience Requirements: Associates or Bachelor's degree in surveying, remote sensing, drafting, engineering, or related technical field preferred
• One year of survey experience in construction or operations with exposure to engineering, civil, or renewable energy activities
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Take reasonable care of health and safety; effective verbal and written communication; computer literacy; preferred ALTA Surveys knowledge; preferred surveying software (Trimble Business Center, MAGNET Office, Civil 3D); problem solving; ability to read and interpret documents; ability to follow procedures; valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Collect field data using sophisticated measuring equipment
• Collaborate with project team to understand construction sequence
• Apply GPS equipment to set lath for construction, including center and offsets
• Operate survey instruments to capture static measurements with verified residuals
• Calculate elevations, distances, and angles for construction projects
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data
• Verify residuals daily using client benchmarks
• Search for section corners, property states and survey points
• Position and hold vertical rods/targets for sighting to measure angles
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS equipment as directed
• Ensure equipment is clean, powered down, and stored properly
• Safely operate field tools to minimize risk of injury
• Foster communication between surveying, engineering, and project management
• Collaborate with teams to integrate survey data into plans
• Provide updates on surveying progress and challenges
• Work independently and as part of the team
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

MasTec, Inc. is seeking a Survey Tech to obtain and compute data for measuring Earth's features and to develop an understanding of construction layouts.

The role involves topographic analysis, GNSS corrections, equipment configurations, and field maintenance of surveying gear. You will collect field data, apply GPS for construction layout, and perform calculations to ensure accurate elevations and coordinates.