Biology Field Technician (Seasonal Temporary)

Overview:

Atwell is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Biological Field Technicians for a seasonal temporary position. The part-time role will commence June 1 2026 and extend through May 2027 or beyond (depending on project). As a Biological Field Technician, you will play a crucial role in implementing a post-construction mortality monitoring program at an operational wind facility. Some of these locations include but are not limited to: Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, or Wyoming.  This position will be for areas near Amarillo, TX, Fort Worth, TX, and/or Tulsa, OK. 

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct post-construction mortality monitoring beneath operating wind turbines.
2. Identify bird and bat carcasses discovered on-site.
3. Accurately collect data on all bird and bat fatalities.
4. Conduct bias trials, including searcher efficiency and carcass persistence trials.
5. Work in varied outdoor conditions, including inclement weather and uneven terrain.
6. Drive and navigate using a 4WD vehicle in off-road or seasonal road conditions.
7. Use a compass, GPS device, range finder, iPad, and digital cameras during fieldwork.
8. Adhere to safety protocols, including defensive driving and facility-specific guidelines.
9. Follow all Atwell safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
10. Demonstrate good judgment to work safely and efficiently.
11. Additional related tasks may be assigned.

Key Benefits:

1. Competitive hourly wage plus overtime pay.
2. Vehicle provided for work-related travel.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or equivalent.
2. Experience with or interest in bats and/or birds is preferred; enthusiastic workers are encouraged to apply.
3. Strong bat and bird identification skills a plus, but not required.
4. Use a variety of programs to complete tasks including Microsoft Teams, Survey123, and ESRI Field Maps.
5. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently, follow standardized protocols, and maintain a positive attitude.
6. Effective and professional communication with supervisors, project managers, biologists, technicians, clients, and landowners.
7. Must have the ability to walk long distances in variable conditions (e.g., extreme heat/cold, high winds, uneven terrain).
1. Work solo in the field under inclement weather in the physically challenging and harsh conditions for long days. Walk up to 12 miles per day over rough terrain.
8. Must be comfortable with typical hazards of an outdoors environment (e.g., hazardous wildlife, biting insects, sharp vegetation).
9. Must hold a current driver’s license in good standing.

**Please note this is a temporary position and does not include benefits.** If this position becomes full-time, benefits would then be provided. 

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell is seeking a Director, Hydrocarbons Operations to help establish and grow our presence in Midland, Texas. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who can help build a practice in one of the most important energy markets in the country.

We are open to leaders coming from either a Survey background or an Engineering background, as long as they bring strong experience supporting oil and gas, pipeline, facilities, and broader hydrocarbon projects. The ideal person will be someone who can lead teams, grow client relationships, oversee project execution, and help expand Atwell’s footprint across West Texas.

This role is well suited for a proven leader who wants to help shape strategy, build a team, and play a major role in the continued growth of our Hydrocarbons business.

What You’ll Do

Practice Leadership and Growth

• Help establish and lead Atwell’s Hydrocarbons presence in the Midland market
• Build and grow a local practice supporting oil and gas, CO2, hydrogen, RNG, pipeline, and facilities projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals across survey, engineering, design, and project delivery
• Partner with executive leadership on growth strategy, staffing plans, and service expansion
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and strong client service

Client Development and Market Expansion

• Serve as a key client-facing leader for hydrocarbon-related pursuits in West Texas
• Identify, develop, and win new business opportunities across upstream, midstream, and related energy infrastructure markets
• Strengthen existing client relationships while building new partnerships with operators, developers, and industry stakeholders
• Support proposals, presentations, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations
• Represent Atwell in the market as a trusted partner and technical leader

Project Oversight and Execution

• Oversee successful delivery of projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations are met
• Support projects involving pipelines, compressor stations, meter stations, storage assets, facilities, and related field development infrastructure
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to drive efficient project execution
• Support forecasting, utilization, staffing, and operational performance across the practice
• Monitor project health, identify risks early, and implement solutions to keep projects moving successfully

Technical and Operational Leadership

• Provide senior-level guidance on hydrocarbon project execution from either a survey or engineering perspective
• Act as a bridge between technical teams, operations, and client stakeholders
• Bring practical understanding of how field execution, technical design, and client needs come together on energy projects
• Support quality control, technical review, and process improvement efforts
• Help identify opportunities to improve service delivery and expand capabilities in the region

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Surveying, or a related technical field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience supporting oil and gas, hydrocarbon, pipeline, facilities, or energy infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role involving team development, project oversight, and client relationship management
• Strong understanding of hydrocarbon project execution, whether from a survey, engineering, or multidisciplinary operations background
• Proven business development experience and the ability to grow client relationships in a competitive market
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities effectively
• Familiarity with the Midland / West Texas market is strongly preferred
• Professional licensure such as RPLS, PE, or similar is highly valued depending on background

This position will be based out of Midland, Texas.

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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About the role
Atwell is hiring a Project Surveyor to support oil & gas pipeline, drilling, facilities, and energy infrastructure projects. You’ll lead office and select field tasks, ensure deliverable quality, and serve as a technical liaison between clients, field crews, and design teams. Ideally the candidate would be in Lubbock, Texas. Other areas to include Houston, Dallas, San Antonio. 

Day to day

• Verify and process field survey data (measurements, calculations) and produce base surveys—surfaces/contours, utilities, site features, and boundaries.
• Prepare CAD deliverables (ALTA/NSPS, boundary, topographic, site, construction staking plans) in Civil 3D with limited oversight.
• Review field notes, perform QC on plats/drawings, and calculate stakeout (points, alignments, staking plots); prepare cut sheets.
• Research and draft easements from title reports; review public records for boundary/easement and right-of-way determinations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and clients on scope, schedule, and priorities; support kickoff meetings and status updates.
• Apply Atwell SOPs, state/local surveying standards, and client requirements; maintain organized project job books and documentation.
• Mentor/guide project team members; assist with task assignment and review to meet budget, quality, and deadline targets.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Land Surveying/Geomatics (or equivalent experience).
• Active survey license (PS/PLS/RLS) or ability to obtain per state requirements.
• 5+ years’ progressive surveying experience under a licensed surveyor (8+ preferred).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and CAD drafting workflows for survey deliverables.
• Experience with Trimble data collectors, GPS, robotic total stations, and Trimble Business Center (data processing/QA).
• Strong working knowledge of construction layout, boundary retracement/legal principles, geodetic datums/coordinate systems/projections, and field-to-finish techniques.
• Solid software skills: Microsoft Excel/Word, Bluebeam Revu; ArcGIS and Google Earth a plus.

Oil & Gas/Energy experience we value

• Pipeline routing and right-of-way surveys (OH/UG), valve sites, meter stations, and facility layout.
• Construction staking and as-built surveys for pipelines, gathering systems, terminals, and compressor/pump stations.
• Drill pad/well pad stakeout, centerlines, and grading/as-built verification for drilling programs.
• Title/easement research for corridors; boundary control and monumentation across linear projects.
• QA/QC of EPC design survey inputs; coordination with inspection, environmental, and drilling/construction teams.

Nice to have

• Trimble Access, ArcGIS, and experience with data management (photo logs, checklists, structured field data).
• Familiarity with CO₂/RNG/hydrogen or electric T&D survey in addition to oil & gas corridors.
• Client-facing communication experience and change-management awareness (scope, schedule, budget).

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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The O&G Party Chief supervises the activities, safety compliance, and policy compliance of the field crew personnel under his/her direction.  The responsibilities of the O&G Party Chief include performing the assigned survey tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner that results in consistently thorough and accurate survey data.  

 Key Responsibilities:

• Perform topographic surveys, mapping surveys, boundary surveys, route surveys (including pipelines and transmission lines), construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Utilize and maintain surveying equipment, including total stations, automatic levels, Trimble RTK systems, data collectors, and other specialized tools.
• Lead and oversee survey party members, evaluate survey progress, and ensure surveys adhere to company procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining work-issued vehicles, laptops, and survey equipment.
• Maintain detailed and organized field notes, create field sketches, draw isometric drawings, and capture site photographs in accordance with our standard procedures.
• Ensure all surveying equipment is in optimal working condition, with timely calibration and adjustments as needed.
• Collect and document survey data accurately, thoroughly, and comprehensively using assigned survey equipment.
• Download data, record notes, sketches, pictures, and more at the end of each workday. Enter time, expenses, safety documents, and other administrative records as required.
• Assist with your crew member’s new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of survey experience as a Party Chief.
• A strong background in surveying techniques and equipment operation. This experience must include all aspects of pipeline surveying.
• Proficiency in maintaining and using various surveying tools, Trimble preferred.
• Leadership skills to guide survey party members.
• Exceptional documentation and reporting abilities.
• Diligence in equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Hold a valid Driver's License and pass drug screening.

This position will be based out of West Texas, primarily in Odessa/Midland. 

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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