Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.)

M&S Engineering LLC; Westland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401k retirement plan with employer-m"

Job summary

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a Surveyor-in-Training to assist a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in a variety of surveying services.

The role involves GPS data processing, field measurements, map preparation, and rigorous quality checks to ensure accurate delivery to clients. Candidates should be SIT-registered in Texas and prepared for field and office work.

Qualifications

• Associates in land surveying or equivalent experience.
• S.I.T. registered in Texas.
• 3 years minimum surveying experience.
• Knowledge of GPS survey methods.
• Comfort with physical tasks and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process data collected via GPS to obtain results.
• Perform calculations to establish coordinates for survey control and measurements.
• Prepare tentative and final tract maps, parcel maps, Record of Survey maps, ALTA maps, corner records, right-of-way maps, and similar documents.
• Perform field checks, correct, and supplement maps prior to delivery to a client.
• Read and understand title commitments, engineering and architectural plans.
• Maintain communications with the RPLS to report progress and issues.

Skills

Field to office coordination

Reading title commitments

Plan reading and interpretation

Education

Associates in land surveying

B.S. in land surveying (plus)

Tools

GPS technology

Electronic data collection

Survey data transfer to mapping

Job description

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E is seeking a qualified Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) at our Fort Worth, Texas location. This position will be responsible for assisting a RPLS in a variety of surveying services.

Responsibilities

• Process data collected via Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to obtain necessary results
• Perform calculations to establish coordinates for survey control and survey measurements
• Prepare tentative and final tract maps, parcel maps, Record of Survey maps, ALTA maps, corner records, right-of-way maps, and similar documents from a variety of source documents and data
• Perform field checks, correct, and supplement maps prior to delivery to a client
• Physical tasks such as pounding stakes, setting monuments, clearing line, etc.
• Read and understand title commitments, engineering and architectural plans
• Processes and reviews survey data for completeness and accuracy
• Maintains close communications with the RPLS to report survey progress, problems with and possible resolution to pertinent issues hampering project survey completion

Qualifications

• Associates in land surveying or equivalent experience, required
• B.S. Degree in land surveying is a plus
• S.I.T. registered in Texas
• 3 years minimum surveying experience
• Must be knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of cross-country utility surveying
• Must have knowledge in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) survey methods, electronic data collection, the processes and computer programs necessary for survey data review and transfer to mapping
• Physical requirements including walking over uneven terrain and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match