Survey Lead– Robotic Total Station Experience

Samuel Engineering, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Abilene, TX is seeking a Survey Lead with hands-on experience operating robotic total stations and leading field survey operations for industrial plant construction.

You will establish control points, layouts for foundations and screw pilings, check vertical plumb, elevation control, and verify site conditions while mentoring junior personnel and ensuring safety on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field survey experience in construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction layout, grading, and elevation control.
• 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

Robotic total stations

Field survey operations

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to travel

US citizenship/work authorization

Driver's license

GPS survey systems

Data collection tools

Tools

Trimble

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.