Senior Survey Office Technician (SIT), Brownsville, TX

As Halff continues to grow our Survey practice, we are looking for an experienced Senior Survey Office Technician (Surveyor-in-Training) to join our team in Brownsville, TX.

In this role, you’ll play a critical part in supporting survey and mapping projects from the office while collaborating closely with field teams and licensed surveyors. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking to grow their career—with long-term potential that includes professional development and ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Perform records research and develop deed sketches
• Reduce and process survey field data
• Prepare survey plats, subdivision plats, and topographic maps
• Develop metes and bounds descriptions
• Support the RPLS with boundary analysis and resolution
• Organize research and documentation to improve field team efficiency
• Create detailed CAD drawings, digital terrain models, and mapping deliverables
• Process survey data including field notes, GIS data, imagery, and point clouds
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to meet project goals
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and deliverables for internal and client use
• Assist with quality control, compliance, and safety standards
• Utilize tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other geospatial software
• Support occasional field operations, equipment maintenance, and data collection as needed

What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of experience as a Survey Technician (SIT candidates encouraged to apply)
• Experience with:
• • Records research and deed sketches
  • Survey mapping and plat preparation
  • Civil 3D (required)
• Working knowledge of land surveying principles and practices
• Familiarity with survey equipment (total stations, GPS/GNSS, data collectors)
• Strong skills in data reduction, calculations, and technical review
• Proficiency in CAD and Trimble Business Center software
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Dependable, organized, and committed to meeting deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Willingness to travel and support field operations as needed
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to travel to the Brownsville, TX office location, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours
• Able to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends when project demands require
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field
• Experience preparing metes and bounds descriptions
• Familiarity with Trimble software
• CST Level III certification (or in progress)

Why Halff?

At Halff, we’re more than a consulting firm—we’re a team focused on people, purpose, and long-term growth. We invest in our employees through meaningful career development, collaborative culture, and a path toward ownership.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your surveying career, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

The Halff Survey Solutions Advantage

• Highly qualified staff with land surveying and remote-sensing experience.
• Full array of surveying and mapping services using the most current national, state, local and ALTA/ACSM standards.
• Investment in advanced equipment, software and technologies.
• Culture of innovation, reliability, and consistency.
• 17 survey teams with 38 field crews.

Learn more about Halff's Survey Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team. (https://halff.com/services/surveying/)

Halff's Survey Solutions Services:

• Abstract research
• Bathymetry/hydrography
• Boundary/easements
• Broadband/fiber mapping
• Construction/volume calculations
• Design surveys
• Mobile lidar
• Scan-to-BIM/terrestrial lidar
• Survey control
• Tree surveys
• Topographic mapping
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
• Utility mapping

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here (https://www.halff.com/services/)

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia and Arizona. For a full list of our locations, click here (https://www.halff.com/contact-us/)

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits (https://halff.com/careers/benefits/)

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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Experience

• 3 year(s): Experience with: o Records research and deed sketches o Survey mapping and plat preparation o Civil 3D
• 3 year(s): Experience as a Survey / Geospatial Technician

Education

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Surveyor in Trng (SIT)
• Certified Survey Tech III

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