Survey Technician I

RES; Palmer (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $95/day

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

RES is seeking a Survey Technician I to support field surveying operations across Solar, T&D, and Preconstruction projects. You will assist in collecting field data, setting up survey instruments, and performing routine tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and learning RES surveying standards and workflows.

You will contribute to on-site surveying activities, ensuring timely completion within budget while maintaining data integrity and proper equipment handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Part 107 license preferred.
• Less than 1 year construction surveying experience preferred.
• Less than 1 year AutoCAD & TBC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with setting up and breaking down survey instruments, tripods, and equipment.
• Supports field data collection including construction staking, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation.
• Maintains and organizes survey tools, supplies, and control point records.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment safely in varying site and weather conditions.
• Communicates daily with the Crew Chief to receive assignments, report progress, and identify needs.
• Participates in training and development activities to build foundational surveying knowledge.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Skills

Construction Surveying

Education

Highschool/GED General Preferred

Part 107 License Preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

TBC

Job description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

The Survey Technician I supports field surveying operations across RES Solar, T&D, and Preconstruction projects. This role is responsible for assisting in the collection of field data, setup of survey instruments, and performance of routine surveying tasks under direct supervision. The position ensures safety and quality are maintained while learning RES surveying standards, data procedures, and operational workflows. In the capacity of executing all on-site surveying activities, the Survey Technician ensures the successful and timely completion of the surveying project within the allocated budget.

Requirements

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions require a significant amount of time (at least 10%) in the performance of the job.

• Assists with setting up and breaking down survey instruments, tripods, and equipment.
• Performs manual labor such as carrying stakes, setting pins, clearing brush, and maintaining work areas.
• Supports field data collection including construction staking, topographic surveys, and as-built documentation.
• Maintains and organizes survey tools, supplies, and control point records.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment safely in varying site and weather conditions.
• Communicates daily with the Crew Chief to receive assignments, report progress, and identify needs.
• Participates in training and development activities to build foundational surveying knowledge.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Safety

• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.
• Follows technical, quality and safety systems in place and determines appropriate action.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications

Education

• Highschool/GED General Preferred

• Part 107 License Preferred

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Construction Surveying Preferred

• Less than 1 year AutoCAD & TBC Experience Preferred

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Per Diem of $95 daily to cover lodging, meals and travel during rotation.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally: Carrying, climbing, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, and stooping are required.

Frequently: Standing and walking is required.

Constantly: Reading, vision, repetitive motions, and sitting are required. ? ? ? ?

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet, noise, hazards and vibration in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.