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Surveyor jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Midtown, and the Greater Houston ship channel corridor across oil and gas, construction, and civil infrastructure. Employers hiring right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Oceaneering, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dimensional Control Surveyor - Travel To Client Sites
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Dimensional Control Surveyor to join our Surveying team in Industry Services., working from our Houston Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Surveying Services for a global ana ward-winning company, Intertek!
Intertek/ Surveying Services is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
Intertek's Survey Services team offers unprecedented gains for clients working in the offshore and process industries to shorten project duration, improve site safety, increase accuracy, reduce field time and minimal rework. Intertek onshore and offshore surveying services help customers meet engineering, construction and asset record challenges.
What are we looking for?
The Dimensional Control Surveyor will work within a Surveying team to perform onsite Dimensional Control Surveying and Laser Scanning. This position will travel at least 50 % of the time, to Client Sites.
Shift/Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon thru Fri, with occasional OT
Salary & Benefits Information:
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What You'll Do:
- Operate effectively within a survey team with minimum supervision.
- Carry out a minimum of 75% of all aspects of Dimensional Control and Laser Scanning (as required within general survey work activities).
- Prepare survey drawings and reports using Auto-Cad, Excel, and Word.
- Train and assess trainee personnel.
- Perform and check piping spool surveys.
- Direct/perform simple DC surveys and projects.
- Liaise with client representatives and drafts / check simple project final reports.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
- 3 years of survey experience is required.
- Experience with various forms of survey technology including Topography, GPS, Laser Scanning, and 3-D Calculation and Drawing software is required.
- Mid-level knowledge of Survey calculation software, AutoCAD, Excel, and Word is required.
- Ability to execute most tasks including surveying, calculations, drawings, and related survey reports is required.
- Stakeout Experience
- Competency with operating a Total Station
- Must be prepared to travel.
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Undergraduate certificate in Geomatics/Surveying
- Dimensional control experience
- Laser scanning experience
- Offshore Survival training
- TWIC Card
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak intertekhrusa@intertek.comwith a member of the HR Department.
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- Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited26

- Oceaneering19

- Texas Health and Human Services Commission19

- DOF7

- Encompass Energy Services7

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Government & Public Sector7
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Energy4
- Construction & Real Estate4
Surveyor Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a surveyor job in Houston?
The strongest path into Houston's surveyor market runs through the city's energy and construction sectors, where upstream oil and gas firms, pipeline companies, and large civil contractors hire regularly. Jobs concentrate in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and along major infrastructure corridors to the Port of Houston. Candidates with field experience in boundary or topographic surveys and familiarity with pipeline or petrochemical site work stand out in this market.
Which companies hire surveyors in Houston?
Employers hiring surveyors in Houston right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Oceaneering, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's mix of energy majors, large engineering and construction firms, and municipal agencies creates consistent demand across both field and office-based surveying roles.
Are there remote surveyor jobs in Houston?
Yes, but only for specific parts of the work. Most surveying is inherently field-based, so fully remote roles are rare. About 85% of surveyor openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering data processing, CAD drafting, and project coordination rather than on-site measurement work.
How can I get a surveyor job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Houston is a survey technician or field crew role with a civil engineering firm or utility contractor, many of which operate along the Energy Corridor and in the Greater Houston metro. Local land development and pipeline companies regularly hire entry-level crew members willing to work in the field. Completing coursework in geomatics or CAD software and obtaining a Texas Survey Intern credential gives candidates a clear edge with Houston-area employers.
Which industries hire the most surveyors in Houston?
Most surveyor openings in Houston sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's role as the national hub for oil and gas, combined with its continuous commercial development and port infrastructure expansion, keeps demand across these sectors consistently high.
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