Job Title: Survey Technician
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: South
Location: Afton, TX / On-site
Reports to: Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
As a Survey Technician, you will support mission-critical construction projects, including hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and other complex infrastructure developments. This role is responsible for performing field surveying, layout verification, quality control measurements, and construction staking activities utilizing Trimble survey equipment and software platforms.
The Survey Technician will work closely with project managers, superintendents, engineers, BIM/VDC teams, and craft professionals to ensure accurate project layout, alignment, and documentation throughout all phases of construction.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Perform construction staking and layout for foundations, structural steel, equipment pads, underground utilities, roadways, electrical infrastructure, and building components.
- Operate and maintain Trimble total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic instruments, and data collectors.
- Utilize Trimble Business Center (TBC), Trimble Access, Trimble Siteworks, and other survey software to process and manage field data.
- Interpret engineering drawings, BIM models, civil plans, utility plans, and specifications to establish project control points.
- Verify as-built conditions and perform quality assurance/quality control surveys throughout construction activities.
- Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control networks on active construction sites.
- Collaborate with project management and field operations teams to identify and resolve layout discrepancies.
- Generate survey reports, field notes, stakeout documentation, and as-built deliverables.
- Assist with reality capture activities utilizing laser scanning, GPS technologies, and drone-based mapping programs when applicable.
- Ensure surveying activities align with project schedules while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and safety.
- Support construction teams in fast-paced mission-critical environments where schedule adherence and precision directly impact project success.
Skills
- Working knowledge of survey principles, coordinate systems, control networks, and construction layout procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
- Strong understanding of construction surveying methods and best practices.
- High attention to detail with exceptional measurement accuracy.
- Ability to work in dynamic, active construction environments.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive project schedules.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geomatics, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of construction surveying experience required.
- Experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or data center construction projects preferred.
Preferred:
- 3+ years of experience with Trimble surveying technologies.
- Proficiency with:
- Trimble Business Center (TBC)
- Trimble Siteworks
- Trimble Access
- Trimble GNSS/GPS Systems
- Robotic Total Stations
- Experience integrating survey data with BIM/VDC workflows and Autodesk platforms.
- Familiarity with data center construction, electrical infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- FAA Part 107 Drone License a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel to construction sites nationwide as required.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety regulations.
- Ability to safely navigate active construction sites, including mission-critical and industrial environments.
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer