Survey / Geospatial Technician II
Halff Associates, Inc.
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Job summary
Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey/Geospatial Technician II in Midland, TX.
You will support surveying and geospatial projects by researching, processing, and preparing survey data and mapping deliverables, with opportunities for professional development and ownership within the firm. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble software, and a strong grasp of CAD workflows and GIS concepts.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Survey Technician or Survey/Geospatial Technician.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional surveying education or vocational training preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience producing survey maps, plats, and related survey deliverables.
- Experience preparing legal descriptions.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
- Proficiency with surveying equipment incl. total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, and data collectors.
- Experience with CAD software and survey data processing workflows.
- Understanding of land surveying principles, practices, and terminology.
- Basic knowledge of GIS applications and geospatial data.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Organize and compile survey research, including deeds, plats, easements, and other supporting documents.
- Process, reduce, and analyze survey field data, including field notes, digital imagery, GIS information, and COGO calculations.
- Prepare survey plats, topographic maps, as-built exhibits, land parcel maps, legal descriptions, and other project deliverables.
- Develop survey drawings and digital terrain models using CAD and geospatial software.
- Assist with boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and related survey projects.
- Prepare TxDOT parcel exhibits, ROW maps, and associated right-of-way documentation.
- Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met.
- Operate and maintain surveying equipment and software used for data collection and analysis.
- Prepare survey reports and supporting documentation for review by the Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).
- Adhere to company safety standards, industry regulations, and quality control procedures.
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Job description
Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced Survey/Geospatial Technician II in our Midland, TX office. This position is ideal for a motivated professional with experience producing survey maps, plats, and other survey deliverables who is looking to continue growing their technical expertise and career.
As a member of our Survey team, you will support a variety of surveying and geospatial projects by researching, processing, analyzing, and preparing survey data and mapping deliverables. This role offers the opportunity for professional development, career advancement, and employee ownership within an employee-owned firm.
- Organize and compile survey research, including deeds, plats, easements, and other supporting documents.
- Process, reduce, and analyze survey field data, including field notes, digital imagery, GIS information, and COGO calculations.
- Prepare survey plats, topographic maps, as-built exhibits, land parcel maps, legal descriptions, and other project deliverables.
- Develop survey drawings and digital terrain models using CAD and geospatial software.
- Assist with boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and related survey projects.
- Prepare TxDOT parcel exhibits, ROW maps, and associated right-of-way documentation.
- Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met.
- Operate and maintain surveying equipment and software used for data collection and analysis.
- Prepare survey reports and supporting documentation for review by the Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).
- Adhere to company safety standards, industry regulations, and quality control procedures.
- 5+ years of experience as a Survey Technician or Survey/Geospatial Technician.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional surveying education or vocational training preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience producing survey maps, plats, and related survey deliverables.
- Experience preparing legal descriptions.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
- Proficiency with surveying equipment, including total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, and data collectors.
- Experience with CAD software and survey data processing workflows.
- Understanding of land surveying principles, practices, and terminology.
- Basic knowledge of GIS applications and geospatial data.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- SIT or CSR I, II, or III certification.
- Previous survey field experience.
- Oil and gas survey experience.
- Public Works and/or Land Development survey experience.
- Experience with MicroStation V8i, GeoPAK, and OpenRoads Designer.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
- TxDOT experience.
- Highly qualified staff with land surveying and remote-sensing experience.
- Full array of surveying and mapping services using the most current national, state, local and ALTA/ACSM standards.
- Investment in advanced equipment, software and technologies.
- Culture of innovation, reliability, and consistency.
- 17 survey teams with 38 field crews.
Learn more about Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.
- Abstract research
- Bathymetry/hydrography
- Boundary/easements
- Broadband/fiber mapping
- Construction/volume calculations
- Design surveys
- Mobile lidar
- Scan-to-BIM/terrestrial lidar
- Survey control
- Tree surveys
- Topographic mapping
- Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
- Utility mapping
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.
Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia. For a full list of our location, click here.
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
#ExpProf
High School (required)
5 years: Experience as a Survey Technician or Survey/Geospatial Technician (required)
Surveyor in Trng (SIT) (preferred)
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