Senior Surveyor - Texas

Position: Senior Surveyor - Texas Location: Austin, TX
Job Id: 2373 # of Openings: 1 Continue your career with purpose. Build communities with impact. Fishbeck is seeking a talented and motivated Surveyor/Survey Team Lead to establish and expand our surveying practice in the Texas market. This is a unique opportunity to build a high-performing team from the ground up and lead impactful projects that support transportation engineering and construction initiatives across the region.
We're looking for a licensed professional to build and lead a surveying team, someone who thrives in both field and office settings, demonstrates strong leadership, and is passionate about mentoring others while consistently delivering high-quality results.
What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee field survey operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate survey projects, including scheduling and resource management.
• Interpret legal documents, plats, and engineering drawings to determine property boundaries.
• Perform complex calculations and data analysis for boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Review and validate survey data for compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to integrate survey data into design workflows.
• Mentor junior survey staff and promote technical growth.
• Prepare and review survey reports, plats, and documentation for clients and agencies.
• Establish survey workflows, QA/QC process, and best practices for a growing team.
• Assist in project budgeting, estimating, and proposal development.
• Help grow Fishbeck's presence in Texas by strengthening relationships with TxDOT, counties, municipalities, and local partners.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Surveyor in Texas (or ability to obtain licensure).
• 5+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and control surveys.
• Skilled in robotic total stations, RTK GPS, and data collectors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS software.
• Proven ability to lead field crews and manage daily operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Why Fishbeck?

• Work on meaningful projects that shape infrastructure and communities.
• Lead and mentor within a collaborative, people-first culture.
• Enjoy flexibility with hybrid and field-based work options.
• Be part of a 100% employee-owned company that invests in your future.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, and stock ownership.
• Paid time off, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
• Wellness programs and professional development resources.

Minimum Physical Requirements Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods, and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, and climbing. Good vision, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness are essential. Ready to Apply? Submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition team-not a bot-will personally follow up with you. Candidates may reside in the Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, or Austin markets within Texas. About Fishbeck Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core. Fishbeck is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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