Survey Field Technician

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Survey Field Technician in Austin, TX to join a team of professionals focused on data-driven projects and environmental stewardship. You will conduct field surveys, operate and maintain survey instruments, and ensure data accuracy while adhering to safety protocols.

Collaborate with senior surveyors and project managers, contribute to project plans, and uphold high standards across all field activities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of survey field operations experience.
• Degree in surveying or related field (may be substituted per LCRA guidelines).
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys to gather data for various project
• Operating and maintaining survey instruments and equipment
• Ensuring data accuracy and integrity through rigorous quality control
• Collaborating with team members to efficiently implement project plans
• Adhering stricktly to safety protocols and procedures in all field activities
• Providing to support to senior surveyors and project managers as needed

Skills

Survey field operations

Data quality control

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in surveying or related field

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Levels

Job description

Here's The Role

Join our team as a Survey Field Technician in Austin, TX, and be part of a world-class organization that values innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. This role offers the chance to contribute to ambitious projects that help craft the future of our region. You will work with exceptionally hard-working professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in the industry.

How You’ll Contribute

• Conduct field surveys to gather data for various project
• Operating and maintaining survey instruments and equipment
• Ensuring data accuracy and integrity through rigorous quality control
• Collaborating with team members to efficiently implement project plans
• Adhering stricktly to safety protocols and procedures in all field activities
• Providing to support to senior surveyors and project managers as needed

How You’re Qualified

• One or more years of experience in survey field operations, including electronic data collection and use of total stations and GPS.
• A degree(s) in surveying or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Proficiency in using survey instruments such as total stations, GPS, and levels
• Strong amalytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and dedication to producing flawless results
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by‑case basis.