Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking a Geomaticist / Survey Technician to join our team in Houston or Austin, Texas. In this role, you will apply technical expertise to a variety of field and office-based geomatics and surveying assignments, including survey research, data processing, mapping, analysis, and the preparation of survey deliverables. This position offers the opportunity to support diverse projects while working closely with licensed survey professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

Your role 

Depending on the services being supported, responsibilities may include:

• Perform research and assist with boundary analysis and survey calculations under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS).
• Review and interpret field notes, process survey data, extract features from point clouds, and prepare accurate survey mapping deliverables.
• Prepare legal descriptions, exhibits, plats, and other survey-related documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of preliminary reports, project cost estimates, and labor-hour estimates.
• Coordinate and provide direction to technicians and support staff, as needed.
• Support project teams in the delivery of high-quality surveying and geomatics services.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About you 

Required Skills

• Proficiency with CAD software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Demonstrated experience conducting survey research, processing field data, preparing topographic and boundary surveys, developing ROW mapping, writing metes-and-bounds descriptions, and performing survey calculations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to adapt, innovate, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make logical, real-time decisions based on geomatics and surveying principles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience operating survey field equipment and working with GIS-based software.
• Data processing experience using Trimble Business Center.
• Point cloud extraction and processing experience using TopoDOT and/or Leica Cyclone.
• Experience supporting TxDOT projects.
• Familiarity with surveying standards and requirements in states outside of Texas.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline, plus two (2) years of professional experience as a Geomaticist, Survey Technician, or in a related surveying role.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Professional Registration

• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification is required.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $66,000-$109,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

#LI-HYBRID

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.