What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Technician position at Dunaway?
What We Do
Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.
As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350 positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.
Who We Are
The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart, and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.
One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.
Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few.
What You’ll Be Doing
Once selected to join our team, you will:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.
As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350 positioned in our seven offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.
Who We Are
The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart, and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.
One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.
Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few.
What You’ll Be Doing
Once selected to join our team, you will:
- A ssist the RPLS Project Manager with land surveying duties and draft detailed drawings for various projects.
- Process field data, perform calculations, and manage documentation for different types of surveys.
- Determine methods for establishing or reestablishing survey control and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with Project Surveyors and Managers to ensure the delivery of complete, timely, and precise products.
- Perform field survey work and any other duties as necessary to support the team’s objectives.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Solid understanding of surveying principles and methods.
- Knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries.
- Familiarity with field survey equipment and state plane coordinates systems
- Proficiency with documentation related to boundary analysis and decisions.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center software, and MS Office.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and maintain a high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with mid-level math.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- 1-2 years’ experience as a Survey Party Chief.
- 0-2 years’ experience with computer-aided drafting, specifically with Civil 3D software.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Level II Survey Technician Certification (CST) is preferred.
