Job Title: Survey Technician I or II
Department: Operations
Reports To: Project Manager
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Purpose: The Survey Technician I or II is an entry-level position in our surveying team, responsible for providing technical support by doing various analysis, computations, utilizing computers and AutoCAD software for the preparation of land descriptions, drawings, and sketches. This role is integral to ensuring accurate survey data is processed, and it serves as a foundation for career growth within the surveying field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Experience in electric utilities is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and the willingness to travel to different job sites

Field Survey Support

• Review documents provided by client and combine with documentation provided by Project Manager/PLS that will be used prepare a comprehensive field package.
• Prepare deed sketches, subdivisions, easements, road maps, and other necessary items that will be used in the overall basemap or project plan.
• Assist with survey calculations, analysis and final map checking, review of title data, record drawings research, and final deliverable revisions/review.

Data Management

• Draft survey exhibits and deliverables of various types.
• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents
• Create, update, and maintain company easement and deed sketches in a basemap.
• Interpret deeds, maps, field notes, etc. to ensure proper location of boundaries and existing conditions.
• Collect and inputs field data into correct folder and systems.
• Prepare working drawings of field survey for review by RPLS to determine property boundaries.
• Determines boundary easement location between private and company ownerships.
• Prepares maps, sketches, plats, and metes & bounds descriptions of project parcels.
• Prepare survey deliverables and right of way plans.
• Prepares legal reports, maps and plats for survey team and business partners.
• Defines routes, areas, and sites for fee and easement acquisitions.
• Assist in the transfer and organization of field data into digital formats for further processing.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Crew Chief and crew members to efficiently complete survey tasks and meet project objectives.
• Coordinate client needs with Project Manager, Crew Chief, Field Manager and other team members.
• Communicate with other employees regarding project schedules.

Quality Control

• Ensure all projects are conducted to a high standard which meets or exceeds client requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Experience in electric utilities is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and the willingness to travel to different job sites.

The Survey Technician I or II primarily works in the office for data processing and technical tasks.
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Survey Technician I position. It is not an exhaustive list, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.
MoEa5aYQN