Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.)

Windrose Land Services, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Childbirth Recovery Leave

Job summary

Windrose, operating as Exacta, seeks a Survey Tech – Commercial Land Surveying to support boundary analysis, data collection, and CAD drafting in our Houston office. This entry level, professional-track role is designed for individuals pursuing licensure and development toward a Professional Land Surveyor.

You will collaborate with Survey Managers, coordinate field operations, review legal descriptions, and contribute to timely, accurate survey deliverables while maintaining safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• SIT certification OR actively pursuing SIT is required.
• 1+ year of professional drafting experience in surveying with CAD.
• Proven CAD and survey data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.
• Ability to balance workload and meet client deadlines.
• Proficiency with job-related software and cloud-based tools.
• Valid driver’s license and appropriate automobile insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-plan projects with Survey Manager and Field Operations Manager to schedule field work.
• Prepare calculation maps for field operations.
• Review research packages and coordinate with CAD Drafters to meet data needs.
• Coordinate and review field data acquisition for accuracy and completeness.
• Review deeds and plats and translate into CAD for boundary decisions.
• Make horizontal and vertical adjustments to data (Conventional & GPS).
• Provide calculations and instructions to CAD Drafters for final survey prep.
• Follow up on research requests and deliver to CAD Drafters.
• Perform preliminary survey reviews against title commitments, utility plans, etc.
• Review legal descriptions with CAD Drafters for accuracy before final review.
• Flag outstanding items and coordinate with clients as needed.
• Train CAD Drafters in project management and drafting standards.
• Maintain data integrity for client-specific drafting requirements.

Skills

SIT certification pursuit

CAD drafting

Survey data interpretation

Communication & teamwork

Workload management

Software/e-technology proficient

Driver's license & insurance

Education

SIT certification or pursuing SIT

Tools

CAD

GPS data

Total Station

Job description

Description

Exacta, dba WINDROSE is one of the nation’s premier residential and commercial land surveying companies. Exacta provides services in Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Texas. Services include all types of residential, commercial, construction and ALTA/NSPS surveys with a commitment of accurate and timely delivery to our clients. Our surveys provide an important component for real estate type transactions involving buyers and sellers, title companies, lenders, attorneys, and real estate agents.

Survey Tech – Commercial Land Surveying Position Summary

The Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.) role is a professional-track position responsible for supporting boundary analysis, survey calculations, project coordination, and QA/QC within the Commercial Land Surveying division. This role is designed for individuals actively pursuing licensure and developing toward a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RPLS) designation.

This position works closely with Survey Managers (RPLS) and leadership to develop technical competency in boundary determination, research interpretation, and survey project execution.

Survey Tech – Commercial Land Surveying Position Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7am – 4pm with some weekends required during seasonal months.

Area Serviced

Team members will report to the office in Houston, TX 77041

Requirements

Survey Tech – Commercial Land Surveying Position Responsibilities

• Project Pre-Planning with Survey Manager and Field Operations Manager to schedule field operations and discuss project parameters and data acquisition requirements.
• Prepare calc. maps to accurately facilitate field operations.
• Review research packages to identify needs, shortfalls, and limitations in data. Coordinate with research department and CAD Drafters in a timely manner to strategize and follow up on outstanding needs.
• Coordinate and review all field data acquisition for accuracy and completeness based on proposed project parameters.
• Review subject and adjoining deeds and plats and build in CAD to facilitate accurate adjustments to process field documentation and work with Survey Managers (RPLS) to make final boundary decisions.
• Make necessary and accurate Horizontal & Vertical adjustments to conventional and GPS data.
• Provide accurate calculations, data adjustments, along with clear instructions to CAD Drafters who will facilitate the final survey preparation.
• Provide timely follow up on all outstanding research request items and provide to CAD Drafters.
• Perform timely and accurate preliminary survey review and compare with title commitments, utility plans, proposals, lender, or client requirements before submitting to RPLS for final review.
• Review legal descriptions with CAD Drafters to ensure accuracy and consistent standards for legal description before submitting to RPLS for final review.
• Flag any outstanding review items for RPLS or coordinate with client for any final outstanding needs.
• Coordinate with other survey managers and Director of Survey Operations to develop and maintain consistent drafting styles and criteria and work to train CAD Drafters to meet professional drafting standards.
• Work to provide education and training to CAD Drafters in project management to provide drafting assistance during busy times.
• Maintain coordination with point codes, field notes, line work, and/or, but not limited to project conditions ensuring efficient data delivery and consistent product from field and office personnel.
• Maintain database for all specific client related drafting requirements including drawing templates, and/or, but not limited to plot configurations.
• Fully adhere to WSLS’s policies, procedures, and work directives.
• Resolve internal/external customer issues in a prompt and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, managers, clients, and other parties as related to the WSLS’s services and overall business.
• Perform all duties as assigned to meet business needs in a safe, ethical, and professional manner.

Survey Tech – Commercial Land Surveying Skills and Experience

• Surveyor in Training (S.I.T.) certification OR actively pursuing S.I.T.
• 1+ year of successful job-related professional drafting experience in the surveying industry; Applied CAD experience.
• Proven and demonstrated professional skill sets to include, but not limited to working CAD and survey experience preferred.
• Able to communicate and respond to questions in a professional and knowledgeable manner ensuring business outcomes; assertive problem-solver and action-oriented team player. Must have a relentlessly positive, flexible, do-whatever-it-takes attitude; must be fast on your feet, poised under pressure, and committed to client service.
• Ability to balance the workload to accommodate demands of the job and exceed client expectations.
• Proficient in the independent application and use of job-related software/e-technology/cloud-based solutions.
• May require a valid Driver’s License and maintain appropriate Automobile Insurance.

Company Benefits for Survey Tech – Commercial Land Surveying

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Childbirth Recovery Leave

WINDROSE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Exacta Employee Value Proposition

Exacta offers a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued, and you can make a difference. Exciting career advancement opportunities, a clear path for professional development, competitive pay and benefits are available for each team member.

Exacta is a mission and values driven organization. At our core, is Exacta’s mission to “provide peace of mind to our clients and make their lives easier”. We perform that mission with a commitment to always doing the right thing – for our clients, for our team members and for the community.

Join our rapidly growing company where you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who care, and who will inspire and challenge you each and every day!

Exacta – Unlimited Boundaries!