Surveyor

Brown & Root is seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Surveyor to support industrial maintenance and construction activities in the Deer Park, Texas area. The Lead Industrial Surveyor will independently operate surveying instruments and equipment to perform field layout, elevation checks, measurements, and as-built surveys. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate survey data, interpreting construction drawings, coordinating field surveying activities, and supporting project execution while maintaining compliance with site safety and quality requirements.

• Independently operate total stations, robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels, and other surveying instruments.
• Perform construction layout, field measurements, elevation checks, and coordinate verification for industrial projects.
• Establish and verify control points, benchmarks, reference lines, and project coordinates.
• Interpret engineering drawings, plot plans, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Conduct as-built surveys to verify installed equipment, structural components, foundations, piping supports, and other construction elements.
• Support concrete formwork, foundation layout, equipment placement, structural installations, and other industrial construction activities as required.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, alignments, and locations to ensure compliance with approved drawings and project requirements.
• Collect, record, calculate, and maintain accurate field survey data.
• Prepare survey reports, field notes, measurements, and documentation for project management and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with construction supervisors, project engineers, craft personnel, and other site representatives to establish daily survey priorities.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies between field conditions and construction drawings.
• Maintain surveying equipment, verify instrument accuracy, and report equipment issues.
• Follow all site safety procedures, including applicable requirements for working around active industrial operations.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to survey helpers or other personnel assigned to surveying activities.

• Experience working in chemical plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or other industrial environments.
• Experience with concrete foundations, equipment setting, structural steel, and industrial construction layout.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other surveying and design software.
• Experience leading or coordinating field surveying personnel.
• Knowledge of industrial site safety requirements, permits, and work authorization procedures.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active industrial operations.
• Ability to walk across uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and access industrial work areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform fieldwork for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment and supplies as required.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).