About this role
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Operate and manage surveying instruments, including prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
- Set up, adjust, and maintain survey equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintain vehicles used by survey crews.
- Perform land and site surveys, collecting measurements and recording data on natural and man-made structures.
- Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine the adequacy of data.
- Establish and maintain grids, horizontal and vertical controls, and benchmarks in accordance with standards.
- Conduct research and prepare survey documentation, including topographic maps, parcel plats, drawings, and survey notes.
- Assist with right-of-way documentation, including property research and AutoCAD drafting.
- Perform physical fieldwork in diverse environments, including staking, carrying equipment, clearing brush, and walking long distances, while meeting all safety and OSHA requirements.
- Complete work assignments in a timely manner, with oversight provided by a Party Chief or Professional Land Surveyor.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required qualifications:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying preferred; a high school diploma or GED combined with relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Basic knowledge of surveying methods and standards
- Familiarity with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) rectangular land system
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Ability to perform fieldwork in various conditions, lift and carry equipment up to 75 pounds, and navigate outdoor terrain
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites
What we offer:
- Health & Wellness : medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance : vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave
- Wealth-Building : 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits : professional membership dues, career & educational development