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# Survey Data Technician at BGE, Inc

- **Company:** BGE, Inc
- **Location:** Houston, TX / The Woodlands, TX / Katy, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bgeinc/jobs/5445015008

## Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Position is for in house and can be located at our Houston, Katy or The Woodlands, TX office.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Survey Data Technician to support the Survey team by managing, processing, reviewing, and preparing field-collected survey data. This position serves as a key link between field crews and project deliverables, helping ensure that survey information is complete, accurate, well organized, and ready for mapping, modeling, design support, and client delivery.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience with survey data processing, topographic data, field documentation, surface modeling, and quality assurance/quality control procedures. Strong organization, technical judgment, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Field Data and Logbook Management

- Manage, maintain, and track daily field logbooks and associated project records.
- Receive, organize, and archive daily field files using established project naming and filing standards.
- Confirm that required field documentation has been submitted and is complete.
- Coordinate with field crews to resolve missing information, unclear notes, or data discrepancies.

Survey Data Processing

- Download, import, process, and organize daily topographic survey files.
- Post-process survey data and prepare files for drafting, mapping, surface development, and deliverables.
- Review feature coding, descriptions, linework, and collected attributes for consistency.
- Maintain orderly working files and preserve supporting data in accordance with company standards.
- Review construction plans and prepare staking calculations for field crews

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

- Perform QA/QC reviews of field notes for completeness, clarity, and consistency with collected data.
- Identify potential errors, omissions, outliers, or conflicts in field data and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate needed corrections with field personnel, technicians, and project managers.
- Follow established quality processes and document significant corrections or assumptions.

Topographic Data and Deliverables

- Occasionally help create field packets and line out our survey crews for jobs
- Clean up topographic survey data and linework for mapping and final deliverables.
- Input and verify utility and drainage invert information.
- Enter temporary benchmark (TBM) notes, elevations, locations, and descriptions.
- Prepare finished survey topo data products, including topographic deliverables and surface models, as assigned.
- Assist with post-construction and as-built data processing when required.

Surface Modeling

- Create and review terrain and surface models for QA/QC, design support, and project deliverables.
- Inspect surfaces for gaps, spikes, voids, crossing breaklines, and other anomalies.
- Compare surface results with field notes, source data, and project requirements.
- Prepare surface files and supporting information for internal and external project teams.

## Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of land surveying practices, terminology, and field-to-finish workflows.
- Experience processing survey data, reviewing field notes, or supporting survey drafting and deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to organize multiple projects, priorities, and daily data submissions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills and the ability to learn company software, standards, and procedures.
- Valid driver’s license.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Associate degree or technical coursework in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, GIS, CAD, or a related field.
- Three or more years of Survey Drafter, Survey Data Technician, CAD, or related experience.
- Knowledge of basic civil engineering concepts.
- Experience supporting topographic, transportation, utility, municipal, land development, or as-built surveys.

Some of our Benefits:

- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- Personal Time Allowances
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- "Unlimited" Sick Days.
- Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
- Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

## NO SPONSORSHIP

## NO AGENCIES

## About BGE, Inc

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BGE, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering consultancy that delivers infrastructure solutions across transportation, environmental, land development, and public works for public and private clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Houston, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 1975
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (originally known as Brown & Gay Engineers)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Consulting, Construction Management
- Target customers: B2G (government agencies, municipalities, transportation authorities) and B2B (private developers, industrial clients, commercial real estate)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Serving, Leading, and Solving” – committed to integrity, commitment, respect, and an excellent reputation (The BGE Way)

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Environmental Services**: Risk assessment, compliance, remediation, air quality, permitting, cultural preservation
- **Transportation Systems**: Corridor planning, highway/bridge design, signal/traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), drainage impact studies
- **Public Works**: Water resource engineering, stormwater management, water/wastewater facilities, lift/pump stations, neighborhood streets
- **Technology Solutions**: Asset management, GIS, O&M integration, workflow automation, data-driven project delivery, real-time analytics
- **Planning + Landscape Architecture**: Site analysis, parks/streetscapes, master-planned communities, commercial development
- **Construction Management**: Contractor/subcontractor management, inspections, project control, subsurface utility engineering (SUE)
- **Land/Site Development**: Residential, commercial, industrial feasibility studies, entitlements, permitting, grading, paving, drainage
- **Surveying**: Topography, boundaries, right-of-way mapping, hydrographic, GIS, GPS, LiDAR, UAS

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ≈ $67 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2026); also ranked No. 105 in ENR’s 2023 Top 500 Design Firms
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held – no external investors listed. Key partners include public agencies (TxDOT, municipal utilities) and large developers.
- **Growth Signals**: 22 offices across 6 states (AZ, AR, FL, GA, NC, TX); 1,269 clients served in 2023; 3,022 project collaborations in 2023; headcount growth of +1.1% YoY (LinkedIn); active job postings up +25.9% YoY

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-service integration**: One firm offering engineering, surveying, planning, construction management, and technology – reducing client coordination risk.
- **Geographic density**: 22 offices in six states allow local presence while sharing expertise across service lines.
- **50‑year track record**: Founded in 1975, deep relationships with public agencies and proven delivery of large-scale projects (e.g., IH‑35 Waco 4B, a $341M design‑bid‑build project completed seven months early).
- **Culture of collaboration**: “The BGE Way” emphasizes cross‑disciplinary teamwork, open‑door leadership, and community engagement.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding geographic footprint and service lines (especially technology solutions and ITS).
- Invest in digital delivery (GIS, real‑time analytics, workflow automation) to improve project efficiency.
- Attract and retain top talent through competitive benefits, mentorship, and career development programs.
- Strengthen relationships with public and private clients in fast-growing Sun Belt markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: “The BGE Way” – Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellent Reputation. Open‑door leadership, team recognition, and community volunteer opportunities.
- **Work Flexibility**: Remote work eligible (up to 240 hours per year), Flex Fridays (9/80 schedule), flexible work hours, and generous paid time off (2–4 weeks vacation, 9 paid holidays, sick leave).
- **Financial Benefits**: 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting; annual 3% profit sharing (no employee match required); annual bonus program; tuition reimbursement; HSA contribution ($500 individual/$1,000 family).
- **Health & Wellness**: Three medical plan options (including dental/vision), employer-paid short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, wellness credits for annual physical.
- **Career Growth**: Structured mentorship program, professional association/licensure support, in-house training, leadership development, Associate program for high performers, annual performance assessments.
- **Community**: BGE‑sponsored volunteer events, charitable gift match, interest‑free disaster loans, social events/holiday parties.
- **Location**: 22 offices in six states – opportunities to relocate or work on diverse regional projects.

## Sources
1. [BGE, Inc. Official Website](https://www.bgeinc.com/)
2. [BGE, Inc. – Working at BGE](https://www.bgeinc.com/careers/working-at-bge/)
3. [BGE, Inc. – Careers](https://www.bgeinc.com/careers/)
4. [BGE, Inc. LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgeinc)
5. [BGE, Inc. Greenhouse Jobs Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bgeinc)

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