Survey Lead– Robotic Total Station Experience

SAMUEL EPC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMUEL EPC in Abilene, TX seeks a Survey Lead responsible for field survey operations on industrial plant construction projects. You will operate robotic total stations, establish control points, and verify layouts for foundations and structures.

You will lead field crews, interpret drawings, maintain records, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety compliance and timely project delivery. Travel to multiple job sites as needed; US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field survey experience in construction environments.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica, Nikon).
• Strong understanding of construction layout, grading, and elevation control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Needs to be self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Must be a US Citizen or have proper documentation to work in US.
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic total stations and other survey equipment to perform layout and verification tasks.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications to establish control points and benchmarks.
• Lead and perform survey activities with field crews and construction managers.
• Maintain accurate field notes, records, and documentation.
• Perform topographic and as-built surveys as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.
• Train and mentor junior survey personnel.

Skills

Field survey experience

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Self-motivation

Communication

Tools

Robotic total stations (Trimble/Topcon/Leica/Nikon)

CAD reading (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Survey Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be required to have hands-on experience operating robotic total stations and managing field survey operations for Industrial Plant construction projects. This role is critical to ensuring accurate layout, establishing control points, layouts for foundations and screw pilings, check steel and vessels for vertical plumb, elevation control, and verification of site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate robotic total stations and other survey equipment to perform layout and verification tasks.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications to establish control points and benchmarks.
• Lead and perform survey activities with field crews and construction managers.
• Maintain accurate field notes, records, and documentation.
• Perform topographic and as-built surveys as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.
• Train and mentor junior survey personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field survey experience in construction environments.
• Proficiency with robotic total stations (e.g., Trimble, Topcon, Leica, Nikon).
• Strong understanding of construction layout, grading, and elevation control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Needs to be self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Must be a US Citizen or have proper documentation to work in US.
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to travel to job sites.

Preferred

• Experience with GPS survey systems and data collectors.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Previous experience in industrial or heavy civil construction projects.

Salary: $40 - $45 per hour