Job Description

Lead field surveying efforts for a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, including water systems, roadways, drainage and stormwater management, sanitary sewer, and development site work. This role combines supervisory responsibility with hands-on technical expertise in surveying.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field surveying crews for boundary, topographic, and construction staking surveys
• Assign duties to crew members, ensuring efficient and accurate data collection aligned with project requirements
• Perform field work using GPS and robotic surveying equipment; troubleshoot on-site issues and communicate with office staff
• Maintain detailed field documentation, including notes, sketches, and logs, and ensure accurate information transfer to the office team
• Mentor and train junior field crew members on surveying practices and safety protocols
• Ensure all field operations comply with municipal and TxDOT standards, when applicable

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of field surveying experience, including supervisory responsibilities; municipal infrastructure experience preferred
• Proficiency with modern surveying instruments, including GPS units and robotic total stations
• Strong understanding of field survey methods and procedures, with the ability to interpret plans, plats, legal descriptions, and construction documents
• Detail-oriented with strong record-keeping skills and effective coordination with office-based engineering and survey teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example in the field
• Comfortable working on-site throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

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