Rod/Instrument Technician

BGE, Inc · 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77042

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-29
  • Confirmed live on 13 October 2026

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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.

We are looking for Survey Talent in both our Houston and The Woodlands location

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Party Chief as directed to conduct boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients

• Performs a variety of routine tasks which provide familiarity with equipment, terminology, and operating procedures

• Cutting brush and hammering iron and wood stakes

• Abide by safety requirements

• Performs routine work which does not require previous experience

• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Rod Technician - Entry Level, HS Diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years old, and a desire to work outdoors

Instrument Technician - HS Diploma, 1+ yrs of land survey field experience

• Physically capable of cutting brush and hammering iron and wood stakes

• Follow safety requirements

• Knowledgeable of traffic control and safety procedures for a variety of surveying and construction operations

• Familiar with proper procedures for the care, cleaning and use of a variety of surveying tools and electronic equipment, including the tribrach and tripod

• No experience needed

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Work outside for 8-10 hours a day

• Walk 2 miles

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.

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