A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.
Mar 25, 2026 Job offer reference: 205676 Your career is about more than building a resume — it's a chance to Leave Your Mark. Want to be a part of a fabulous team? As we continue to develop Marine & Offshore activities, we are delighted to offer a unique opportunity to join our organization as Marine Surveyor - Plan Approval Surveyor for operations. Position is located within our Houston office in the United States and you will be welcomed in a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Marine Surveyor (Plan Approval Surveyor): Bureau Veritas Marine, Inc. (Houston, TX) seeks Marine Surveyor (Plan Approval Surveyor) to review and validate drawings and calculations of marine and offshore machinery systems and equipment within the limits of the applicable rules, regulations, and plan approval office delegations. Provide technical l support to local Surveyors and Ship-owners within the context of the applicable Class Rules and Statutory Regulations. Provide technical support in matters related to BV Rules and Regulations (BV Quality System, Code of Ethics, and BV Group policy), National or International Regulations, and occupational health, safety, and welfare policies. Support continuous development of review and validation procedures. Attend meetings and workshops with clients. Prepare reports, time-sheets, account details and other information for further processing.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a closely-related field, and two (2) years of experience in the marine industry, which must include application of the following: review and validate marine systems and equipment technology in shipping for commercial vessels and offshore units. Apply common marine vessel industry regulations and standards, International Maritime Organization (IMO) such as: the International Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), the International Convention on Load Lines (ICLL), the International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code), the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code)and classification society rules for commercial vessels and offshore units. Analyze and apply the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) standards, unified interpretations (UI) and unified requirements (UR), to cargo-carrying and passengers ships.
