Survey Field Assistant

Dunaway Associates

Midland, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Analysis Skills, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Inspection, Data Collection, Datasheets, Detail Oriented, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Inventory Management, Mathematics, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Professional Services, Structural Engineering, Surveying

LOCATION

Midland, TX

POSTED

2 days ago

WHAT WE DO:

Founded in 1956, Dunaway is a multidisciplinary professional services firm offering Survey, Civil and Structural Engineering, Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection Services (CIS), in addition to Environmental and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and ROW (Right-of-Way) services.

For over seventy years, Dunaway has been a trusted client advisor, committed to improving lives in the communities we serve. Supported by a team of 370+ professionals with eight offices across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Farmersville, Houston, and Midland.

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. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

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:

Knowledge of general field surveying methods and use of surveying equipment

SKILLS:

Proficient with mid-level math
High attention to detail
Good communication skills
Good analytical skills

EXPERIENCE:

0-1 years of experience

**This internship is participating in the TXWORKS program. Interested applicants can complete the Student Eligibility Form to get started. Upon selection for an interview, we will request TXWORKS student eligibility letters and official/unofficial transcripts.

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.

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Dunaway Associates

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