Survey Technician (LSIT)

Impact Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is partnering with a civil engineering and land surveying firm in Houston seeking a Land Surveyor (LSIT). The role reports to the Survey Division Leader and supports multiple divisions with planning and coordination of survey activities.

The candidate should have a degree from an accredited survey program and 2–5 years direct survey experience or 5-8 years related experience, and be licensed as SIT in Houston; a valid driver license is required. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited survey program.
• 1) 2–5 years direct survey experience or 5–8 years related experience and training.
• Must hold a Licensed Surveyor In Training (SIT) license in Houston, TX.
• Must possess a valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds and records to obtain data for surveys.
• Prepare survey descriptions and plats for assigned jobs.
• Determine methods for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinate survey plans with clients, project managers, authorities and crews.
• Ensure projects meet schedules, policy and production standards.
• Prepare detailed dimensional surveys and topographic plats for various projects.
• Possibly perform duties of Survey Party Chief when needed.
• Keep accurate notes, records and sketches of work performed.
• Coordinate findings with project personnel, clients and engineers.
• Sign and seal surveys where applicable.

Skills

Detail oriented

Planning and organizing

Leadership

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Analytical

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics

Job description

Impact Recruitment has partnered with an excellent civil engineering and land surveying firm who are looking for a Land Surveyor (LSIT) in Houston, Texas. The position within the Survey Division reports directly to the Survey Division Leader, while supporting the Infrastructure Division and the Survey Division. He/she plans, organizes, and helps to coordinate work of survey sections engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, land division, titles, or other purposes by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Prepares survey descriptions and “plat of survey” for assigned jobs.
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinates survey plans with client, project manager, civil authorities and crews to ensure all survey needs are met, client needs are met, and crew/equipment is used efficiently.
• Ensures all projects are completed according to plan schedules, company policy and production standards.
• Prepares detailed dimensional survey, altitudinal and topographic plats such as those needed for highway plans, survey, topographic maps, streets, sewer and water control projects.
• Performs duties of Survey Party Chief when needed.
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Coordinates findings with Project Manager, engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project.
• Signs and seals surveys performed, if applicable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Indirectly supervises 1-3 employees in the survey crew.

COMPETENCIES

• Detail oriented
• Planning and organizing
• Leadership
• Excellent communications skills - listening, understanding, and responding.
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Professionalism
• Analytical
• Flexibility

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prior work experience a plus. Education as required for licensure: Degree from accredited Survey program along with 2-5 years direct experience or 5-8 years related experience and training.

Must be licensed as a Licensed Surveyor In Training (SIT) in Houston.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver license
• have a clean driving record
• be able to travel occasionally

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.