Start Your Surveying Career with Purpose

Are you an early-career surveying professional looking to build a long-term career in land development and infrastructure? At SPI, we’re not just mapping land—we’re helping shape the communities where people live, work, and grow. 

We’re hiring a Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) to join our Survey team and support a wide range of public and private sector projects across Texas. This is a development-focused role designed to help you grow toward professional licensure while gaining hands-on experience in both office and field surveying work.

What You’ll Do

As a Surveyor-in-Training, you’ll support project teams in the preparation and delivery of high-quality surveying products while developing your technical and professional skills under the guidance of a licensed RPLS.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys
• Performing deed research, title review, and boundary analysis under supervision
• Processing and analyzing field data from GPS and conventional survey methods
• Preparing plats, exhibits, legal descriptions, and survey drawings using CAD software
• Supporting field crews with data collection and occasional field work
• Maintaining organized project records, field notes, and survey documentation
• Ensuring QA/QC standards are followed for all survey deliverables
• Assisting with review of construction-related documents such as shop drawings and pay applications
• Collaborating with project teams to support project schedules and deliverables

Why SPI?

• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact Texas communities
• Be part of a 100% employee-owned firm where your work has a stake in the outcome
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of surveying projects
• Learn directly from experienced, licensed survey professionals
• Build a clear path toward professional licensure and long-term career growth

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam 
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) certification or actively pursuing certification
• Strong understanding of basic surveying principles and boundary concepts
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
• Ability to operate data collectors, surveying instruments, and related equipment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing in the profession

Start your surveying career with SPI - apply today!

SPI is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, religious affiliation, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age.

Full time Benefits:

• Team and family-oriented work environment
• Advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Employer-sponsored continuing education