Survey Field Technician III

Date: Sep 23, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77099

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Serves as a survey field team member supporting and performing a variety of survey functions to determine the precise location of property boundaries and CNP facilities with the measurement of lines, area, contours, elevations, angles and points for a variety of purposes. Assists with recording and compiling data, notes and sketches to describe work performed.

Essential Functions

- Performs various survey activities to efficiently support the survey crew/team, including:

- Moves, places and holds range poles, level rods or other surveying equipment.

- Sets (hammers into the ground) various stakes, iron rods hubs, etc.

- Cleans, maintains, and stocks survey vehicle with supplies needed to perform daily tasks.

- Assists Survey Instrument Technician to locate facilities using a total station, sub-surface locating devices, global positioning equipment, levels, etc.

- Maintains; cleans and adjusts equipment to ensure that required accuracy can be obtained.

- Coordinates activities and maintains communications between crew/team members and chief.

Education Description

- Requires a high school education or equivalent knowledge

Experience

- Requires a minimum of two (2) years of a technical field related experience.

- Must have a strong mathematical background to included basic Algebra & Trigonometry.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licences/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPS):

- Ability to read and understand land related documents.

- Ability to use and understand computers using Microsoft Office, Survey Programs such as Trimble Global Positioning Software.

- Certification as a Survey Technician a plus.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

- Competitive pay

- Paid training

- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

- Transit subsidies

- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 09/23/2025

Posting End Date: 10/03/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston