Survey Field Technician

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E. is seeking a qualified candidate for our Survey Field Technician position at our Spring Branch, Texas, location.

Responsibilities:

* Compile data necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.

* Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.

* Run rods for benches and cross-section elevations.

* Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that the theodolite operators use for sighting in order to measure angles, distances, and elevations.

* Record survey measurements and descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, and linked tracings.

* Perform calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers.

* Conduct surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human-made structures on the Earths surface, underground, and underwater, using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.

* Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points.

* Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.

* Set out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation.

* Lay out grids and determine horizontal and vertical controls.

* Compare survey computations with applicable standards in order to determine adequacy of data.

* Collect data needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant data.

* Prepare topographical and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.

* Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, and other heavy items, and stacking rods.

* Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews.

Qualifications:

* HS Diploma/GED required, Associates in Survey/Mapping preferred.

* Able to perform well with minimal supervision in a team environment.

* Good oral and written communication skills.

* Experience in Electrical Utility Survey is a plus.

* Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Microstation is preferred.

* Knowledge of overhead and underground utilities, including power lines, is a plus.

* Thorough knowledge of total station, GPS and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies is a plus.

* Ability to work outside in all seasons for extended periods of time. This position requires both inside and outside work.

* Ability to travel overnight to various parts of Texas and surrounding states.

* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

* Valid drivers license with a clean driving record required. NO EXCEPTIONS

Benefits:

* Salary commensurate with experience

* Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance

* Employer paid STD/LTD

* Life Insurance

* Candidate referral bonus

* 401k retirement plan with employer match

* Paid Holidays

* Earned vacation time