Job description
Atlas Geospatial Solutions is seeking a disciplined Survey Field Technician to join our Houston-based team. You will be on-site collecting precise geospatial data, supporting land development, infrastructure, and environmental projects. This role blends fieldwork with drafting responsibilities, offering a clear path to professional growth and licensure support.
\nAs a member of our surveying group, youâll collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field crews to deliver accurate, compliant surveys on schedule and within budget.
Responsibility
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- Conduct field surveys using GNSS, total stations, prism control, and digital data collectors to capture high-accuracy geospatial data. \n
- Prepare and maintain field notes, sketches, plat sketches, and survey deliverables for QA/QC and client review. \n
- Execute boundary, topographic, right-of-way, construction staking, and utility surveys for residential, commercial, and public works projects. \n
- Manage survey control networks, establish and maintain control points, and ensure data integrity and compliance with project specifications. \n
- Prepare CAD drawings and GIS data exports (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS) and assist with 3D modeling and drafting tasks. \n
- Support permitting, right-of-way acquisitions, and coordination with clients, subcontractors, and regulators as needed. \n
- Maintain field equipment, calibrations, safety standards, and inventory; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
Qualification
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- Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field; Bachelorâs preferred. \n
- 2+ years of field surveying experience; Licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS) preferred or in progress. \n
- Proficiency with GNSS (RTK), total stations, data collectors, and field data management. \n
- Experience with CAD and GIS software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Trimble Business Center). \n
- Strong knowledge of boundary law, topographic surveying, staking, and construction surveying. \n
- Excellent math, data analysis, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. \n
- Valid driverâs license with clean driving record and ability to travel to field sites; occasional overnight stays possible. \n
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and safety-conscious mindset.