Senior Survey Technician

GULF INTERSTATE FIELD SERVICES

. Communicate with the Project Manager to understand project needs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble software for survey-specific tasks, with a strong understanding of Land/Civil Survey nomenclature and quality control processes. Capable of mentoring lower-level technicians while ensuring compliance with Gulf standards and project requirements.

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AutoCAD Civil 3DTrimble Business CenterLand/Civil Survey NomenclatureQuality Control ChecksField Survey Data Processing

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Hard Skills

DraftingDeliverable ReviewsDeed Sketches PreparationEasement Sketches PreparationTopographic SurveysALTA SurveysField Package PreparationData Processing AccuracyProject Scope UnderstandingField Data Completeness Review

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationMentoringTeam CollaborationTask Delegation

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DTrimble Business CenterDXF FilesKMZ FilesPoint Files

Industry Keywords

Gulf StandardsHealth, Safety, and Environment PolicySurvey Office EnvironmentFieldwork ExperienceTechnical Training in Geomatics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate with the Project Manager to understand project needs
Review, process, and perform QA/QC on field survey data
Perform drafting, deliverable reviews, revisions, and prepare final client deliverables
Understand project scope and requirements and review field data for completeness
Communicate project status to the Project Manager
Review notes, sketches, and survey records to verify data-processing accuracy
Prepare field packages for field crews, including point files, DXF files, KMZ files, and related information
Process and perform quality-control checks on field data according to Gulf standards
Draft, map, and prepare deed sketches, easement sketches, and other parcels
Prepare, review, and finalize exhibits and plats, including ALTA Surveys, Easement Plats, and Topographic Surveys
Assist the Project Manager with delegating work to lower-level survey technicians
Help keep lower-level survey technicians on task and mentor them on Gulf standards
Perform responsibilities in accordance with Gulf Procedures and the Health, Safety, and Environment policy
Perform additional duties as assigned or expected to add value to projects and exceed client expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in a survey office environment
Well versed in AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey-specific work
Experience with Trimble software such as Trimble Business Center
Basic understanding of Land/Civil Survey nomenclature including map projections, datums, coordinate systems, bearings, and azimuths
Previous fieldwork experience preferred but not required
Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent interpersonal communication skills
Minimum high school diploma or GED
College or Technical training in Geomatics, land surveying, AutoCAD drafting, or other related technical skills preferred
Physically able to operate an automobile and have reliable transportation
Ability to work outside in all types of weather/weather conditions
Frequent standing and walking on jobsites; ability to bend, crouch, or climb for prolonged periods
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when handling/operating survey equipment
Ability to travel as required for site visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
Health, Safety, and Environment policy
Reliable transportation requirements and travel for site visits are stated; no additional compensation or benefits are specified