Survey Technician: Field Measurements & Staking

Heicivil; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil in Austin, TX is hiring an experienced Survey Technician to join our field team. You will operate robotic total stations, GPS receivers, and levels to collect terrain data, stake out positions, and support licensed surveyors.

Daily duties include processing field notes, verifying measurements against drawings, and researching property boundaries. A valid driver's license is required to travel to job sites, and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills (algebra, geometry, trigonometry) helpful.
• Willingness to learn field instruments and software.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic total stations, GPS, and levels to gather terrain data.
• Set out stakes, flags, and marks for excavation and utilities.
• Enter field notes and measurements for processing by licensed surveyors.
• Read civil and architectural drawings to verify layout dimensions.
• Research property deeds and boundary records.

Skills

Field measurements

Blueprint reading

Site research

Computer literacy

Instruments training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic total stations

GPS receivers

Levels

Job description

HEI Civil in Austin, TX is hiring an experienced Survey Technician to join our field team. You will operate robotic total stations, GPS receivers, and levels to collect terrain data, stake out positions, and support licensed surveyors.

Daily duties include processing field notes, verifying measurements against drawings, and researching property boundaries. A valid driver's license is required to travel to job sites, and basic computer skills are essential.