Survey Technician II

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

Job Summary

Provides technical support by doing various analysis, computations, utilizing computers and AutoCAD software as well as perform precise measuring operations using survey instruments, for the preparation of land descriptions, drawings, and sketches that will be used in securing rights to place company facilities on private and public lands.

Essential Functions

• Collects and inputs field data into electronic job folders.
• Interprets deeds, maps, field notes, etc. to insure proper location of boundaries and/or company facilities.
• Analyzes electronic data and performs mathematical adjustments.
• Determines boundary easement location between private and company ownerships.
• Perpares maps, sketches, plats and metes & bounds descriptions of company interests.
• Prepares legal reports, maps and plats for architecture, engineering, enviromental, legal and service consultants.
• Creates, updates, and maintains company easement and property rights on maps and GIS system.
• Delineates routes, areas, and sites for fee and easement acquisitions which supports gas operations.
• Perform field measurements as part of a survey crew as required. 

Education Description

• Requires a high school diploma or a G.E.D. providing the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Requires mastery of basic surveying and/or engineering mathematics (including algebra, geometry and trigonometry) through college coursework or experience. 

Experience

• Requires a minimum two (2) years of computer aided drafting experience creating boundary drawings and plats. 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPS): 

• Able to provide a valid Texas Department of Transportation driver's license, present and maintain a safe driving record and to operate motor vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Able to demonstrate and apply proficient skill with:
  • AutoCAD and coordinate geometry software to produce scaled drawings
  • ArcMap GIS software, field GPS and data collection devices
  • Processing field data using Trimble Business Center
  • Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word
  • Basic knowledge of legal principals of real estate and land boundary law
• Able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate strong personal effectiveness skills including integrity and trust, problem solving, decision-making, and results orientation.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing demands and to demonstrate flexibility in the face of change or uncertainty.
• Able to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Able to interface with all levels of company personnel, contractors and peers. 

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 09/18/2025​
Posting End Date: 10/02/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ a), a), and a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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