Survey Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Survey Technician to join our team at the Texas Department of Transportation. As a Survey Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and precision of our surveying work.

The Survey Technician will perform complex surveying work, including conducting GPS research and development surveys, trigonometric and conventional leveling surveys, and geodetic and satellite surveys. You will work independently on assignments, but will also collaborate with other sections and districts as needed.

• Assist in monitoring work performance of contracted surveyors
• Conduct GPS research and development surveys
• Conduct trigonometric and conventional leveling surveys to determine elevations
• Coordinate with and assist other sections as requested
• Coordinate work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys
• Ensure safety equipment and traffic control devices are set up correctly
• Maintain complex electronic equipment
• Meet with property owners and utility companies to brief them on procedures when surveying near or on their property
• Obtain, process, and analyze raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS
• Secure maps, plans, and other information for survey projects
• Takes field notes, verifies accuracy of field notes, performs necessary calculations, draws plots, and documents work in the field diary
• Traverses horizontal and vertical control points between GPS control points
• Assist in performing backup and retrieval of GPS data and distributes to internal and external customers
• Assist in planning and scheduling surveying projects
• Determines, coordinates, and sets benchmarks or locates those set by previous surveys
• Assists in moving equipment, barricades, and traffic control devices
• Measures distances
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station, and data collector
• Performs deed research
• Performs drafting and/or design work
• Reads survey maps and construction plans
• Reviews survey job assignments, coordinates with other sections or district/contracted survey parties, and monitors survey projects to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Selects instruments and equipment needed for the day
• Shoots lines and grades
• Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general education
• Survey Technician I: NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Survey Technician II: 1 year surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience
• Survey Technician III: 2 years surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-job training and tuition assistance
• Family-friendly policies and programs

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about surveying, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.