Survey Field Assistant (No Survey Experience Required)

Dunaway Associates Llc; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA program

FSA option

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Referral bonus

Employee ownership

Job summary

Dunaway is seeking a Survey Field Assistant in Midland, TX. This full-time role supports daily surveying operations under the Party Chief, performing field staking, data collection, and equipment preparation on a variety of projects.

No prior survey experience required. The position offers a flexible schedule with Fridays off typically, a hands-on learning environment, and a path to developing essential surveying skills through on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in surveying or related field.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail required.
• Willingness to learn field surveying techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for daily survey tasks by loading vehicles with supplies and ensuring equipment is charged and calibrated.
• Review and interpret site plans, boundary and highway plans, and profiles.
• Perform basic field surveying including leveling, traversing, boundary, and topographic surveys.
• Operate survey equipment and perform basic field adjustments on devices.
• Record and interpret monument data and maintain organized equipment storage.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

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Survey Field Assistant (No Survey Experience Required)

Survey Full Time Regular Technical Midland, TX, US

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 375+ positioned in our eight offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Working under the direct supervision of the Party Chief, you will support daily surveying operations by handling all preparatory tasks and assisting with a variety of field surveying functions, including field staking and data collection. Enjoy the benefit of a flexible workweek—Fridays off are typically offered, with occasional Friday work required based on project deadlines or operational needs.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• 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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

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

SKILLS:

• Proficient with mid-level math
• High attention to detail
• Good analytical skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 0-1 years of experience

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

Dunaway offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support stability, wellbeing, and long‑term success, including:

• Primarily field‑based role with predictable scheduling and built‑in work‑life balance
• Competitive base compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including company HSA contributions
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year, plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• PTO exchange option
• Wellness and mental health resources, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid military leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee‑owned company culture with a shared‑success mindset

Work schedule and flexibility vary by role and project needs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.