Survey Technician

Survey Technician Job Description 

The Survey Technician works primarily in the office under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, with occasional travel. Office location is Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing field survey data files for all types of survey projects, including Boundary, Construction, Topography, As-Built, and various data management task, such as coordinate conversions and adjustments. Survey Technician capabilities must include a strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble GNSS, and conventional Surveying instrumentation.

Objectives of this Role

• Process Field Survey data files with project specific feature codes and attributes using Trimble Business Center (TBC) software, and exporting data into various file types, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, excel spread sheets and industry standard csv files.


• Review daily progress on a project basis, and maintain a log of data files submitted by Survey field crews.


• Interfaces with Field Survey Party Chief and Supervisors, identifying omissions and or deficiencies found in Survey Data files.


• Prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports addressing Field Survey progress, and data integrity as necessary.


• Produces plans, maps, files and charts as necessary.


• Produce and be capable of drawing survey plats to state specific requirements (writing survey legal description is not required but would be a plus)


• Interfaces with the VP of Survey, Director of Survey, Survey Supervisor and/or Survey Manager during the planning, scoping, execution and completion of survey projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet and/or exceed project requirements.


•  Ensures adherence to company and project specifications as they relate to both conventional and GPS survey methods/procedures.


• Applies knowledge of pipeline surveying, construction and operations to ensure that relevant and pertinent features are located, observed, identified and monumented to company and project specifications.


• Adheres to and enforces Company policies and procedural standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of effective project management


• Ability to represent the company effectively in a professional manor  

• Prefer previous experience on major projects as Survey Technician


• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to corporate insurer


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Availability and flexibility to travel dependent on project needs and requirements.


• Good overall physical condition and stamina.

• Proficient working knowledge of computers and Windows applications.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).


• Strong working knowledge of pipeline route selection, surveying, construction and operations/maintenance.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, topographic maps, tax/parcel maps, plats and deed descriptions.


• Strong working knowledge of both conventional and survey/mapping-grade GPS survey equipment and methods.

Education Requirements

Survey technicians typically need some type of college training. Many survey technicians complete associate’s degrees or certificate programs in survey technology. Survey technology programs focus on professional land surveying techniques. Students learn about practices of field surveying, survey reduction, field and office procedures, and how to use many different instruments and equipment. Many surveying technicians pursue additional education to earn their license as a Professional Land Surveyor. Many survey technicians also gain voluntary professional certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors, to remain competitive in the field. There are four levels of certification and all require minimum experience and receiving satisfactory scores on written examinations.

*This position is on-site and located in Houston, TX  

Please note, we are not accepting inquiries or candidates from third party staffing agencies at this time.  

EnSiteUSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.