Survey Jobs in Houston, TX

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY : Has the role of TRC's qualified surveyor or assistant to the professional land surveyor in the field and / or office settings. Responsible for supporting the planning and performance of contracted survey activities required on a project. Assist surveyor in implements project survey policies, guidelines, and procedures. Assist surveyor in orienting assigned survey personnel on project requirements and may assign tasks to carry out the performance of survey activities. Monitors survey personnel performance and documentation to assure quality, consistency, and compliance to project requirements. May administer and coordinate the field survey data activities, reviews and processing activities in conjunction with other survey activities. Assists surveyor and guides, coaches, mentors, or motivates survey personnel as necessary to meet project schedules, budgets, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the surveyor or project team by reviewing project survey requirements and developing a streamlined survey strategy or execution plan. This plan should include a clear understanding of the scope of work, a time schedule for key tasks, an estimated budget, and include an understanding of the scope of work and assist in the supervision of assigned project personnel.
• The survey coordinator should have a good understanding of the project milestones and the outside inputs required to complete the necessary activities, read and understand the scope of work, review project documents, records, and reports necessary to conduct survey activities and have a thorough knowledge of the survey methods and procedures. Assists the surveyor in controlling changes in work scope, project documentation, safety, emergency response, and quality.
• Assist the surveyor in orienting and training survey personnel, as they are assigned, on project planning, polices, guidelines, procedures, safety, emergency response, and quality assurance. Assist in assigning tasks to survey personnel and explaining the requirements for documentation of those tasks. Assist surveyor to provide project deliverables including but not limited to provides documents and plans, records, and report assist in the completion, distribution and timing for project deliverable and other submittals.
• Provides, processes and reviews survey data for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitors documentation control and filing systems to assure the ready storage and retrieval of project documents, records, and reports.
• Assist surveyor to maintains close communications with the Project Manager / Client Representative to report survey progress, problems with and possible resolution to pertinent issues hampering project survey completion.
• Assist surveyor to provide guidance and supervision to survey personnel in the area of the project's requirements for survey activity documentation, tracking of project progress and costs, tracking of personnel time and expense reporting, assurance that project documents are completed properly and legibly, are controlled, stored, and readily retrievable for review.
• Provide guidance and supervision to survey personnel in the area of the project's specified requirements, role for compliance to safety requirements, role for emergency response, and the related documentation necessary to record the survey process.
• Has a thorough knowledge of survey software including but not limited to the following; MS Office tools, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble TBD and other survey related software and tools.

ACCOUNTABILITY :

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (þ minimum, + preferred requirement) :

EDUCATION and / or

EXPERIENCE :

þ Minimum experience required is five years surveying experience with previous supervisory or team assignments.

þ Must be knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of cross-country pipeline and utiity surveying.

þ Must have knowledge in survey principles and practices, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) survey methods, electronic data collection, the processes and computer programs necessary for survey data review and transfer to mapping.

LICENSING :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

þ Requires good oral communication skills.

þ Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

þ Basic knowledge to support technical, administrative and financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY :

þ Identify and solve organizational and other business-related problems.

þ Identify and solve complex technical and administrative problems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

þ Effective problem-solving skills, especially when dealing with conflicting personalities.

þ Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify potential problem areas and effect a solution at the earliest possible time.

þ Good working knowledge of project management, team development methods and TRC project operations.

þ Practical experience in the application, modification and adaptation of standards, techniques and procedures.

þ Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

þ Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

þ Proficiency in PC computer operation, including spreadsheet and word processing programs. Experience in database operations and the use of engineering programs desired. Experience in Intergraph CADD or AutoCAD / Civil 3D desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must have the ability to walk several miles a day, sometimes in rough terrain, in order to conduct survey field activities, if requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Indoor environment primarily. Outdoor environment situationally, must be able to perform job duties in a variety of terrain ranging from swamps to deserts to forests to mountains. Must also be able to perform job duties in various extreme climates, active construction and operational energy infrastructure environments in every type of weather, ranging from 10 degrees and snowing to 110 degrees desert heat. Must be able to deal with a variety of environments, exposure to nature and the elements including various settings ranging from urban, industrial, construction, marine to wilderness and remote areas.

COMMENTS : A Survey Coordinator must be a confident self-starter, able to deal with unexpected obstacles and still get the job done.

Benefits

Compensation : In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation : Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $34.90 - USD $45.00 / Hr.