What We Do

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our eight offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

Who We Are

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart, and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few.

What You’ll Be Doing

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Process field data, plot worksheets, and calculations for different types of surveys.
• Determine methods for establishing or reestablishing survey control and maintain accurate records.
• Reduce field notes, travers adjustments, set up folders and deed sketches.
• Manage and prioritize multiple survey tasks and projects.
• Perform standard survey practices and provide updates to Project Surveyor and Project Manager for QA/QC.
• Communicate and coordinate with Project Surveyors and Managers to ensure the delivery of complete, timely, and precise products.
• Coordinate with external clients on Projects.
• Mentor and train other Survey Technicians and Survey Party Chiefs in all aspects of the business
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center software, and MS Office (Word, Excel)
  
  

Skills

• Solid documentation skills (boundary analysis and decisions)
• Proficient state plane coordinates systems and geodetic calculations
• Complete multiple assignments successfully through effective multi-tasking and prioritizing
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem solving/analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced level expertise
• Ability to work with a team or independently as needed
• Solid knowledge of surveying principals and methods
• Solid knowledge of proper retracement of land boundaries
• Solid knowledge of required field survey equipment
  
  

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Survey Party Chief.
• 10-12 years of total Survey experience
• 5+ years’ experience with computer-aided drafting, specifically with Civil 3D software.
  
  

Education

• Associate Degree in Surveying or allied discipline.
  
  

CERTIFICATES/LICENSE

• Surveyor-in-Training Certification (SIT)
  
  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.