Surveyor, Infrastructure Programs

What to Expect

As Survey Program Manager, you will be playing a critical role in the construction of novel battery chemical plant(s) near Corpus Christi, TX. You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive survey program. This role is critical to ensuring accurate spatial data, precise alignment, and seamless integration of survey deliverables across all project phases-from initial site development through construction completion and handover.

• Develop the complete survey program from inception
• Survey scopes of work, technical specifications, and contract documents for procurement
• Oversee all survey disciplines including geodetic and topographic surveys, construction staking and layout, as-built surveys and verification, monitoring and deformation surveys, UAV/drone and LiDAR operations, and 3D laser scanning and point cloud management
• Ensure integration of survey data with engineering design models (BIM/CAD) and GIS platforms
• Evaluate and implement emerging survey technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Build, lead, and mentor the internal survey team
• Coordinate survey activities with engineering, construction, and project controls teams

• Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants, refineries)
• Demonstrated experience developing survey programs for large-scale industrial projects (refineries, petrochemical, LNG, or similar preferred)
• Experience managing survey operations on projects exceeding $250M in value
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or equivalent certification preferred
• Expert knowledge of: total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, and digital levels, 3D laser scanning and point cloud processing, UAV/drone survey operations, survey software (e.g., Leica Infinity, AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, geodetic principles, and survey adjustments

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program