Survey Instrument Operator Westwood Professional Services United States, Texas, Dallas Aug 18, 2026 Apply
Job Type
Full-time
Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified full-time Survey Instrument Operator. This position will work with a survey crew chief in the field collecting data to support design activities, boundary surveying, providing sketches, and layout to support construction activities. This position requires extensive travel to project sites.
Requirements Duties and Responsibilities:
Discharge duties as requested by Crew Chief
Perform field work for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography for various project types
Organize survey truck, survey equipment and survey supplies as necessary
Operate GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors
Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders
Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers
Adhere to the company's Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism Physical Requirements Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural, or urban surroundings
Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
Ability to work in outdoor conditions, subject to weather, insects, and changing environments
Required Experience:
Ability to work under guidance of a survey crew chief and take to training and mentorship
Must be able to operate a total station and GPS in both static and RTK modes surveying activities pertaining to control networks, boundaries, ALTA's, topography, and construction staking.
•Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a valid license and clean driving history
OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid, or the ability and willingness to acquire it
Must be able perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
Basic "office suite" computer skills Preferred Experience An Associate's Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
Land Development, both Commercial and Residential, and Public Infrastructure Projects
Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
Experience searching for/recovering boundary monuments in the Public Land Survey System and metes and bounds states
FAA Part 107 UAS License
Ability to travel and remain on a project site for extended periods (must have the capability of self-funding the total amount of expenses until reimbursement can be disbursed) About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.