Project Surveyor

Hourly | Full Time/Exempt | Employer-Paid Options For Insurance*

*Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Job Description

Execute through administration, technical, and management techniques on multiple surveying projects to ensure the successful completion, on time, and within allocated budget.

Duties/Expectations

• Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis
• The position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship. May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers
• Attend departmental or technical meetings to keep informed of new survey technological trends and innovations
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships
• Perform moderately complex survey work and assist with highly complex land surveys including boundary surveys, horizontal and vertical control surveys, photogrammetric surveys, and construction staking
• Operate and maintain a variety of surveying equipment, instruments, and software, including robotic total stations, global positioning systems, data collection devices, and point processing software
• Participate in the post-processing of data collected for boundary, topographic, and construction surveys
• Participate in the review, preparation and/or determination of parcel and subdivision maps, lot line adjustment plats, corner records, record of survey maps, traverse reports, and right-of-way
• Interpret and establish compliance with state and local regulations
• Assist survey crew and provide information in compliance with department rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Perform various field land surveying activities that include monument reconnaissance, monument preservation, monument resets, construction staking, topographic surveying, etc.
• Draft and/or map various land surveying related documents and/or exhibits using Autodesk Civil 3D software as directed
• Solve moderately complex surveying problems using COGO applications, Civil 3D, and/or handheld software
• Organize, prioritize, and prepare variety of complex surveying documents
• Perform moderately complex surveying math and calculations
• Prepare maps and plans from survey data
• Prepare legal descriptions and technical correspondence
• Read and interpret legal descriptions
• Prepare corrections for submitted maps, plans, and legal descriptions
• Provide survey information to the client regarding projects and programs on an as-needed basis
• Perform research for land surveying deliverables
• Determine completeness and accuracy of data sources to ensure quality of information in automated systems
• Maintain survey related records, notes, maps, and other pertinent documents
• Organize work, set priorities, and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned survey work
• Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules and report project status
• Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on field evidence, deeds and titles
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys
• Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases or other legal documents
• Review all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget

Experience/Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work
• Desire to seek professional growth and advancement within the company
• Works effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Microsoft Office Suite/365 Applications

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in land surveying or a combination of education and experience that would equate to 10 or more years’ experience in all aspects of land surveying
• Professional Land Surveying registration
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of land surveying theory and applications; departmental surveying policies, practices, and techniques; regulations and requirements governing land surveying; principles of land surveys; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, policies, codes, and regulations related to area of assignment; current technology and trends in the profession
• Proficient in computer and software applications related to assignments, including AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check

• *Employer-paid options for medical and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans available.
• Paid vacation/sick/holidays for eligible employees

*Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.