Survey Field Technician | Austin, TX

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IMEG is hiring a Survey Technician in Austin, Texas to provide office production support for land surveying projects and apply diversified knowledge across the land surveying team. This role supports office and field staff by processing incoming information and producing final land surveying project deliverables.

In this role, you'll help monitor field crew production, prepare survey computations and deliverables, carry out initial quality control, and coordinate with your supervisor to meet client-specific demands. The position supports municipal and transportation work across Central Texas, along with site development efforts.

At a Glance

Location: Austin, TX

Discipline: Surveyor & SUE

Markets: Municipal; Transportation

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

Work Schedule: Full-time in office

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Provide office production support for land surveying projects and apply diversified project knowledge across the surveying team.
• Process incoming information and produce final land surveying project deliverables for office and field staff.
• Process data using IMEG CAD standards, including evaluating accuracy and ensuring compliance with applicable land survey project and professional standards under the direction of your supervisor and a licensed professional.
• Monitor field crew production and provide quality assurance.
• Research historical maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title reports.
• Prepare complex survey computations, staking and control exhibits, and survey crew instructions for construction staking and field survey projects.
• Prepare cadastral, existing conditions and platting from field and office data using AutoCAD Civil software.
• Carry out initial QC of field deliverables according to standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with your supervisor to ensure client-specific demands are being met.
• Act as a field technician as requested to complete survey fieldwork.
• Maintain professional and productive working relationships with all clients and coworkers.
• Observe safety and security procedures.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

• Associate degree, or certificate, in Land Surveying or Engineering preferred

Experience

• 3 years of experience minimum required, 5 preferred, in the land surveying, consulting or construction industry

Required Skills/Abilities

• Possess advanced knowledge of Survey operations, principles, and practices
• Knowledge of engineering plans and construction documents
• Knowledgeable of office workflow processes and problem-solving techniques
• Strong computer and technical skills; AutoCAD or similar applications are a plus
• Proficiency in technical math, geometry, and trigonometry is recommended
• Possess basic oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with clients, coworkers and professionally represent IMEG
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier; must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays

About the Team

• Austin-based civil team serving Central Texas transportation, municipal, and site development work.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project