Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ESP Associates, Inc.
Job overview
The Survey Crew Member I position at ESP Associates, Inc. involves operating GPS and conventional survey equipment to support field survey projects, contributing to the company's surveying services.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires assisting the field crew leader by operating survey instruments, traveling overnight and out of town as needed, and demonstrating honesty, reliability, and strong organizational skills.
Compensation and benefits
The job offers competitive compensation with annual performance reviews and discretionary bonuses, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, PTO and paid holidays, tiered health, vision, and dental insurance, behavioral medicine access, disability and life insurance, pet insurance, education reimbursement, flexible benefits, and referral bonuses.
Experience and skills
No prior experience is required; candidates must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per company policy.
Work environment and culture
ESP Associates, Inc. values honesty, reliability, and dependability, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.
Company information
ESP Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, planning, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction inspection, ranked 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firms and 52 in the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Victoria, TX, with some required overnight and out-of-town travel.
Unique job features
The job includes opportunities to work with advanced GPS and conventional survey equipment and involves travel, distinguishing it from similar roles.
Company overview
ESP Associates is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental services. They generate revenue by providing comprehensive solutions to public and private sector clients, including infrastructure design, land development, and environmental assessments. Founded in 1986, ESP Associates has grown significantly, expanding its service offerings and geographic reach, and is known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your reliability, honesty, and strong organizational skills, as these are key qualities ESP Associates, Inc. values for the Survey Crew Member I role.
Emphasize any experience or familiarity with GPS and conventional survey equipment, even if informal, and your willingness to travel overnight and out of town as required by the position.
Apply through multiple channels including ESP Associates, Inc.'s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this role.
Connect with current employees in the surveying or field operations division at ESP Associates, Inc. on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience with field projects or the company culture to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'GPS survey equipment,' 'field survey projects,' 'organizational skills,' and 'travel availability' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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