Field Technician

The Field Survey Technician performs a broad range of land surveying field activities supporting boundary, topographic, construction staking, ALTA, control, and related survey projects. This role consolidates responsibilities historically performed by Survey Crew Members, Crew Chiefs, and Field Technicians, with duties and expectations scaling by experience, demonstrated competency, and leadership capability. Work is performed under the technical direction of a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS/RPLS) and coordinated through the Survey Resource Manager or Survey Team Leader. Field Survey Technicians may work independently or as part of a crew. This position does not include project management, staff scheduling, or firm wide standards ownership. This is a non-exempt position, paid on an hourly basis.

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.   

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.  

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 15 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. 

• Perform land surveying field work including boundary retracement, topographic surveys, construction staking, control surveys, and ALTA surveys
• Operate survey equipment including GNSS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and levels
• Collect accurate locations, elevations, dimensions, and feature data
• Apply proper field procedures based on site conditions, project requirements, and safety considerations
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible field notes, sketches, and electronic data records
• Ensure field activities comply with company standards, state regulations, and surveying industry practices

• Operate assigned survey equipment with an understanding of capabilities and limitations
• Maintain assigned survey equipment, vehicles, and supplies in clean, organized, and serviceable condition
• Assist with routine equipment calibration, maintenance, and survey shop organization

• Comply with all company safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Work collaboratively with field and office staff to meet project scopes, schedules, and quality expectations
• Travel and work overtime as project needs required
• Perform other duties as assigned 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with a clean driving record meeting company insurance requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures
• Work in urban and rural environments, including roadways and uneven terrain
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, and operate survey equipment and supplies weighing up to 50+ pounds
• Ability to clear brush and vegetation as needed to complete survey tasks
• Potential exposure to insects, wildlife, traffic, and environmental hazards
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight for project locations more than two hours from the home office