Survey Field Assistant

Surveying TechnicianDunaway 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 375+ positioned in our eight 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.Working under the direct supervision of the Party Chief, you will support daily surveying operations by handling all preparatory tasks and assisting with a variety of field surveying functions, including field staking and data collection. Enjoy the benefit of a flexible workweek— Fridays off are typically offered, with occasional Friday work required based on project deadlines or operational needs.Once selected to join our team, you will:Prepare for daily survey tasks by loading vehicles with necessary supplies and ensuring all equipment is charged, calibrated, and operational.Review and interpret various types of plans and drawings, such as site plans, boundary and highway plans, profiles, cross-sections, horizontal/vertical curves, pipeline and foundation plans, and existing/finished contours.Perform fundamental survey work including leveling, traversing, boundary, construction, topographic, and horizontal/vertical control surveys.Operate and perform basic field adjustments on survey equipment, including transits, total stations (manual and robotic), data collectors, levels, compasses, tribrachs, tripods, and GPS units (RTK, RTN, Static, etc.).Analyze and interpret control and boundary monument records and data sheets; locate and identify monuments in the field.Maintain an organized and orderly equipment storage area to ensure efficient access and inventory control.Other duties as assigned.Key qualifications:Knowledge of general field surveying methods and use of surveying equipmentSkills:Proficient with mid-level mathHigh attention to detailGood communication skillsGood analytical skillsExperience:0-1 years of experienceBenefits snapshot:Primarily field-based role with predictable scheduling and built-in work-life balanceCompetitive base compensationSemi-annual, company-wide profit-sharing bonus program tied to firm performance401(k) retirement plan with company matchMedical, dental, and vision insurance optionsHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including company HSA contributionsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesPaid time off starting at three weeks per year, plus paid holidays and floating holidaysPTO exchange optionWellness and mental health resources, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coveragePaid military leaveEmployee referral bonus programEmployee-owned company culture with a shared-success mindsetWork schedule and flexibility vary by role and project needs.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.