Surveyor-in-Training

Shield Engineering; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Engineering is seeking a Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) for our Fort Worth, TX office. This full-time, on-site role assists licensed surveyors with boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and civil layout for land development.

The position emphasizes practical field experience, strong math skills, and collaboration with survey crews, engineers, and project managers, with potential progress toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of surveying principles, including boundary, topographic, and construction surveying.
• Experience in Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and/or ArcGIS Pro is preferred.
• Strong math skills (geometry, trigonometry), analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with survey crews, engineers, and project managers.
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• Interest in pursuing Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensure, where applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of field data
• Conduct research of deeds, plats, and easements for determining boundaries
• Creation of plats, easements, ALTA/TSPS Land Title Surveys
• Analysis and processing of field work for creation of topographic surveys
• Coordinate with project teams
• Coordinate with field crews
• Check Level Loops
• Learn applicable surveying standards and regulations. This role provides practical experience with opportunities to progress toward professional licensure.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Surveying/Geomatics degree (AS/Bachelor)

Tools

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Role Description: The Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) role is a full-time, on-site position located in Fort Worth. In this role, the SIT will assist the licensed surveyors with the creation of boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and layout for civil engineering and land development projects.

Daily Responsibilities

• Analysis of field data
• Conduct research of deeds, plats, and easements for determining boundaries
• Creation of plats, easements, ALTA/TSPS Land Title Surveys
• Analysis and processing of field work for creation of topographic surveys
• Coordinate with project teams
• Coordinate with field crews
• Check Level Loops
• Learn applicable surveying standards and regulations. This role provides practical experience with opportunities to progress toward professional licensure.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of surveying principles, including boundary, topographic, and construction surveying, and an interest in civil engineering applications.
• Experience in Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and/or ArcGIS Pro is preferred.
• Strong math skills (geometry, trigonometry), analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with survey crews, engineers, and project managers.
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• Interest in pursuing Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensure, where applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.