Survey Specialist I - Corpus Christi

Join a team where precision meets purpose. As a Survey Specialist I, you will help lay the foundation for transportation projects by gathering and analyzing the data that engineers and planners rely on to design safe and efficient roadways. From operating high-accuracy GPS and survey equipment in the field to processing survey data and preparing mapping deliverables in the office, each day presents opportunities to solve challenges and develop technical expertise. This position offers hands-on experience with modern surveying technology, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the chance to contribute to projects that improve mobility and connectivity across Texas. If you are passionate about surveying, geography, mapping, technology, and working both indoors and outdoors, this role provides an exciting career path with opportunities for growth and professional development.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Provides technical expertise and advice on surveying projects and performs specialized surveying work under the supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor or licensed Professional Engineer. Work usually requires contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates work for photogrammetry and aerial mapping surveys.
• Determines, coordinates, and sets benchmarks or locates those set by previous surveys.
• Ensures safety equipment and traffic control devices are set up correctly.
• Obtains, processes, and analyzes raw field survey data collected from electronic survey equipment and/or GPS.
• Operates survey instruments such as level, transit, theodolite, electronic distance meter, total survey station and data collector.
• Performs deed research.
• Performs drafting and/or design work. 
• Reads and interprets survey maps and construction plans.
• Sets up instruments; moves survey equipment/instruments as required.
• Takes field notes, verifies accuracy of field notes, performs necessary calculations, uses software programs to determine coordinates, draws plots and documents work in the field diary.
• Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: 

1 year surveying, drafting, cartography, mathematics, geography, GIS, construction, or engineering related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

• Certification as Surveyor in Training (SIT) by the State of Texas may substitute for experience.
• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate (issued at hire).    

Competencies:

• Computer-aided drafting and design systems
• GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Automated survey systems
• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using GPS equipment and software
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• Required to work weekends and holidays
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information