Survey Technician I: Field Data & Mapping

Texas Department of Transportation; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health premiums paid for full-time

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Survey Specialist I to support transportation projects by collecting and analyzing survey data for engineers and planners. You will operate high-accuracy GPS and survey instruments in the field and process data to produce maps and deliverables, contributing to safer, more efficient Texas roadways.

The role offers hands-on experience with modern surveying technology, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent.
• 1 year surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience.
• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate.
• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying experience.
• Using GPS equipment and software.
• Reading and interpreting maps and plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.
• Determines and sets benchmarks or locates previous survey benchmarks.
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, EDM, and data collector.
• Analyzes raw field data and prepares coordinates and plots.
• Reads and interprets survey maps and construction plans.
• Manages field notes and onsite safety requirements.

Skills

GPS surveying

Geodetic surveying

GNSS surveying

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CAD software

GPS software

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Survey Specialist I to support transportation projects by collecting and analyzing survey data for engineers and planners. You will operate high-accuracy GPS and survey instruments in the field and process data to produce maps and deliverables, contributing to safer, more efficient Texas roadways.

The role offers hands-on experience with modern surveying technology, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for growth and