Survey Technician
Gibraltar Family of Companies
Full-time
El Paso, TX
Job description
Field Survey Technician * Location: Brownsville, Texas *
Summary
Gibraltar US is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Field Survey Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of survey tasks using advanced equipment and software to support construction projects. You’ll help ensure accuracy in measurements, models, and plans while working in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
What You’ll Do
- Develop an understanding of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations
- Operate computer workstations to build 3D models of construction sites using Trimble, Leica, or Topcon
- Apply field survey methods and perform calculations
- Prepare for daily survey tasks by loading vehicles, checking supplies, and ensuring all equipment is charged, calibrated, and operational
- Review and interpret engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, boundaries, and contour drawings
- Perform a variety of survey work including leveling, traversing, boundary, construction, topographic, and control surveys
- Operate and adjust survey equipment such as transits, total stations (manual and robotic), and data collectors
- Analyze and interpret control and boundary monument records and locate monuments in the field
What You Bring
- Knowledge of general field surveying methods and use of surveying equipment
- Experience with Trimble, Leica, or Topcon
- Proficiency in mid-level mathematics
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and analytical skills
- Education and Experience
- 3–5+ years of relevant surveying or software experience in the construction industry
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as needed.
Additional openings available in the following locations:
- Eagle Pass, Texas
- El Paso, Texas
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- surveying (construction industry): 3 years (Required)
- Trimble, Leica, or TopCon: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person