Job Description
Instrument Person
Location
US-TX-Georgetown
Job ID 7622 # Positions 1 Category Survey
Join Us:
Gain Hands‑On Experience as an Instrument Person — Support Survey Projects in the Field
Do you enjoy working outdoors, using modern field technology, and contributing to projects you can see take shape in real time? Are you someone who values hands‑on work, teamwork, and the opportunity to build practical skills in a dynamic field environment?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Person to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Georgetown, TX on a part‑time, as‑needed basis. In this role, you will support surveying field crews by assisting with data collection, measurements, and equipment operation that contribute to engineering, design, and construction projects across a variety of settings. This flexible opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain field experience, work with industry‑standard tools and technology, and support impactful projects while learning from experienced survey professionals.
What You'll Do:
Travel to various project sites to support field data collection effort, learning and applying various survey methods, field procedures, documentation standards, and equipment operations
Prepare, organize, and maintain field equipment—including GPS receivers, total stations, and electronic data collectors
Support the Crew Chief in field calculations and sketches, preparation of field survey assignment data, as well as design and record plan content
Aid in record research and boundary, topographic, and construction surveys as part of a collaborative field team
What You Bring:
High school diploma required; A.A.S. and/or B.S. degree preferred
No prior experience required; however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred
Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel short-term
Strong math skills (trigonometry and geometry) and a willingness to learn about the surveying industry
Ability to lift and carry equipment over uneven terrain and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Strong teamwork, time-management, and communication skills with the ability to represent the firm professionally with clients and the broader public
Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
NSPS‑CST Level I certification preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:
Work on impactful transportation and infrastructure projects—from highways to transit corridors
Gain hands‑on experience in surveying while building a foundation for long‑term career growth
Join a company recognized for delivering safe, sustainable, and community‑focused solutions
Curious how CHA's Survey Geospatial team supports safer, more efficient movement across communities? Explore our work at:
chasolutions/solutions/transportation/.
Salary Range:
$15.00 - $17.00
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. Culture/EEO Statement:
At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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