SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN (Remote)

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Companies seeks a Senior Survey Technician to support remote project teams in the energy sector. You will work with the Project Manager to understand requirements, review field data, and perform QA/QC to ensure accuracy and deliverables.

Responsibilities include drafting maps and parcels, preparing field packages, supervising and mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with Gulf procedures and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a survey office environment.
• Well versed in AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey-specific work.
• Experience with Trimble software such as Trimble Business Center.
• Basic understanding of Land/Civil Survey nomenclature including map projections, datums, coordinate systems, bearings, azimuths, etc.
• Previous fieldwork experience preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Project Manager to understand project needs and status.
• Review notes, sketches, and records of survey data for accuracy and QA/QC.
• Prepare field packages (point files, DXF, KMZ) for field crews.
• Perform QA/QC checks on field data per Gulf standards.
• Draft maps, deeds, easement sketches, and parcels for surveys.
• Prepare and finalize exhibits and plats (ALTA, Easement, Topographic) for review.
• Adhere to Gulf Procedures and safety policies; support no accidents or environmental harm.
• Assist and mentor lower-level survey technicians to meet Gulf standards.

Skills

Survey experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Geomatics/land surveying drafting training (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Description

Position Title: Senior Survey Technician

Location: Remote

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

Primarily responsible for communicating with the Project Manager to understand the needs of the project and reviewing, processing, and performing quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on field survey data; Performs drafting, deliverable reviews, revisions, and prepares final products for client deliverable. Also includes assisting the Project Manager with delegation of work to lower-level survey technicians.

Essential Functions

• Understands project scope and requirements, reviews field data for completeness, and communicates with the Project Manager on project status
• Reviews notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained, and work performed and uses that information in the data processing process to verify accuracy
• Prepares field packages for field crews, including point files, DXF files, KMZ files, and additional information as needed
• Processes and performs Quality Control checks on field data according to Gulf standards
• Drafts, maps, and prepares deed sketches, easement sketches, and other parcels to support the survey project
• Prepares, reviews, and finalizes exhibits and plats such as ALTA Surveys, Easement Plats, Topographic Surveys, etc. for the final review of the Project Manager
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with the Gulf Procedures, and the Health, Safety, and Environment policy continuously striving toward our corporate goal of no accidents, no harm to people, and no damage to environment
• Performs additional duties as assigned or expected to ensure that value is being added to all projects by exceeding clients' expectations
• Helps to keep lower-level survey technicians on task
• Assist is mentoring lower-level survey technicians with how to perform their jobs to the Gulf standard

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a survey office environment
• Well versed in AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey-specific work
• Experience with Trimble software such as Trimble Business Center
• Basic understanding of Land/Civil Survey nomenclature including map projections, datums, coordinate systems, bearings, azimuths, etc.
• Previous fieldwork experience preferred but not required
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills

Education

• Minimum High school diploma or GED
• College or Technical training in either Geomatics, land surveying, AutoCAD drafting, or other related technical skills preferred

Competencies

• Business and people acumen

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Physically able to operate an automobile, have reliable transportation
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather/weather conditions
• When on jobsites, frequent standing, and walking. In addition, bodily mobility to bend, crouch or climb for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds when handling/operating various survey equipment
• Ability to travel as required for site visits

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.