Texas Staff Surveyor (RPLS) – Impact & Growth

STV; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure Support

Job summary

STV Staff Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas is seeking a licensed professional to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, route, and as-built surveys across transportation and infrastructure projects. The role offers flexible base in any STV Texas office and a path to grow within a collaborative team.

You will collect and process data with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and modern software, prepare field notes and deliverables, and advance your surveying

Qualifications

• Licensed Texas RPLS or ability to obtain licensure via reciprocity.
• 2–5 years of experience as a licensed professional in transportation, municipal, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Working knowledge of survey principles, coordinate systems, field procedures, and data collection methods.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, electronic data collectors, or similar survey equipment.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, or similar surveying software.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments with changing project priorities.
• Collaborative communication style and commitment to high-quality work for clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, route, and as-built surveys for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment.
• Prepare field notes, sketches, documentation, and project records that support accurate deliverables.
• Import field data and assist with survey deliverables using Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, and related software.
• Help establish survey control, support construction layout, and verify existing site conditions for active project teams.
• Assist with plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, right-of-way mapping, and survey calculations.
• Perform quality checks to help ensure survey data and deliverables meet project requirements and STV standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, CAD technicians, field crews, and geospatial professionals to keep projects moving forward.
• Promote safe work practices and follow company safety procedures in both field and office environments.
• Continue building your technical knowledge of surveying principles, industry standards, and emerging survey technologies.

Job description

STV Staff Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas is seeking a licensed professional to support boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, route, and as-built surveys across transportation and infrastructure projects. The role offers flexible base in any STV Texas office and a path to grow within a collaborative team.

You will collect and process data with GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and modern software, prepare field notes and deliverables, and advance your surveying