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Survey Instrument Operator

Colliers Engineering & Design

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College Station, TX
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Job overview

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Survey Instrument Operator to join its Survey team in College Station, TX. The role involves field data collection using advanced surveying and geospatial technology, operating equipment, ensuring safety, and supporting critical infrastructure projects while gaining hands‑on experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Total StationsData CollectorGPSSurvey Vehicle OperationInstrument SetupData Upload/DownloadSafety Equipment UseEquipment MaintenanceTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Qualifications

High School/GED or Equivalent0-2 Years of ExperienceValid Driver’s License May Be RequiredBasic Organizational Skills and Awareness of Prioritizing SkillsIntermediate Knowledge of Surveying Practices and EquipmentAbility to Effectively Operate/Handle Surveying EquipmentEffectively Work as a Team, Collaborate, Contribute and Respect OthersBasic Knowledge of Math, Geometry and Trigonometry for Performing CalculationsTravel Required Occasionally, Must Be Able to Drive for Long Periods of TimeAbility to Read, Write, and Understand English

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to join our Survey team in College Station, TX. Join a collaborative team of professionals using advanced surveying and geospatial technology to support a variety of exciting projects. From collecting data in the field to contributing to critical infrastructure and development projects, you'll gain hands-on experience, work with cutting-edge equipment, and build a rewarding career in the surveying industry.

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will assist Crew Chief in the performance of field surveys.

  • Perform assignments using standard equipment, work and safety methods.

  • Use Total Stations, Data Collector, GPS and other equipment to collect data.

  • Upload and download all field data collections.

  • May be required to drive the Survey vehicle.

  • Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.

  • Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.

  • Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.

  • Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.

  • Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.

  • Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.

Qualifications

  • High School/GED or equivalent.

  • 0-2 years of experience.

  • Valid Driver’s license may be required.

  • Demonstrate basic organizational skills and the awareness of prioritizing skills.

  • Intermediate knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.

  • Ability to effectively operate/handle surveying equipment.

  • Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.

  • Basic knowledge of math, geometry and trigonometry for the purpose of performing calculations.

  • Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.

  • Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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