Staff Surveyor

About the role

STV is looking for a motivated Staff Surveyor (RPLS) to join our growing Texas survey team. This is a great opportunity for a licensed survey professional who wants to work on meaningful transportation, utility, municipal, land development, and infrastructure projects while continuing to grow with a collaborative, well-established team. This role offers flexibility to be based in any STV Texas office and provides the chance to build a rewarding career in professional surveying while supporting projects that help shape communities and infrastructure across the state.

Why STV?

At STV, you will be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, mentorship, and long-term career growth. You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects across Texas, use modern survey technology, and partner with experienced surveyors, engineers, and project teams who are invested in helping you succeed.

What You'll Do

• Support a wide variety of survey assignments, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, utility, construction, route, and as-built surveys for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Collect, process, and verify survey data using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, digital levels, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment.
• Prepare clear field notes, sketches, documentation, and project records that support accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Import field data and assist with survey deliverables using tools such as Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, and related software.
• Help establish survey control, support construction layout, and verify existing site conditions for active project teams.
• Assist with plats, legal descriptions, easement exhibits, right-of-way mapping, and survey calculations.
• Perform quality checks to help ensure survey data and deliverables meet project requirements, client expectations, and STV quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, CAD technicians, field crews, and geospatial professionals to keep projects moving forward.
• Promote safe work practices and follow company safety procedures in both field and office environments.
• Continue building your technical knowledge of surveying principles, industry standards, and emerging survey technologies.

What You'll Bring

• Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensed in Texas, or the ability to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience as a licensed professional supporting transportation, municipal, utility, land development, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of survey principles, coordinate systems, field procedures, and data collection methods.
• Experience with GPS/GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, electronic data collectors, or similar survey equipment.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, or similar surveying software.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office environments while adapting to changing project priorities.
• A collaborative communication style, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work for clients and project teams.

Pay

Compensation Range $64,994.00 – $73,856.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships