Staff Surveyor

STV Incorporated; Inwood (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Staff Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas to support a broad range of surveying tasks across transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects. You will collect data with GPS/GNSS and robotic total stations, prepare deliverables, and collaborate with project teams to ensure accuracy and quality.

You will work with Trimble, Civil 3D, Carlson, and MicroStation in a flexible Texas-office environment, contributing to meaningful infrastructure work while advancing

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience as a licensed professional on transportation, municipal, utility, land development, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide variety of survey assignments including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, route, and as-built surveys.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, digital levels, and data collectors.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, and project records to support high-quality deliverables.
• Import data and assist with deliverables using Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, and related software.
• Establish survey control, support construction layout, and verify site conditions for active projects.

Skills

RPLS Licensed

Surveying

Field-to-office

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

MicroStation

Job description

Staff Surveyor (RPLS) – Texas

STV is looking for a motivated Staff Surveyor (RPLS) to join our growing Texas survey team. This is a great opportunity for a licensed survey professional who wants to work on meaningful transportation, utility, municipal, land development, and infrastructure projects while continuing to grow with a collaborative, well-established team. This role offers flexibility to be based in any STV Texas office and provides the chance to build a rewarding career in professional surveying while supporting projects that help shape communities and infrastructure across the state. Why STV? At STV, you will be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, mentorship, and long-term career growth. You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects across Texas, use modern survey technology, and partner with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project teams who are invested in helping you succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Support a wide variety of survey assignments, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, route, and as-built surveys for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment.
• Prepare clear field notes, sketches, documentation, and project records that support accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Import field data and assist with survey deliverables using tools such as Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, and related software.
• Help establish survey control, support construction layout, and verify existing site conditions for active project teams.
• Assist with plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, right-of-way mapping, and survey calculations.
• Perform quality checks to help ensure survey data and deliverables meet project requirements, client expectations, and STV quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, CAD technicians, field crews, and geospatial professionals to keep projects moving forward.
• Promote safe work practices and follow company safety procedures in both field and office environments.
• Continue building your technical knowledge of surveying principles, industry standards, and emerging survey technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensed in Texas, or the ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience as a licensed professional supporting transportation, municipal, utility, land development, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of survey principles, coordinate systems, field procedures, and data collection methods.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, electronic data collectors, or similar survey equipment.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, or similar surveying software.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments while adapting to changing project priorities.
• A collaborative communication style, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work for clients and project teams.

Compensation Range: $130,962.60 - $149,671.54

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities.

Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future.

Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

Learn more.