Geomatics Data Tech

About the role

VHB’s growing New York, NY office has an immediate need for a Geomatics Data Tech to join our Geomatics/Survey team. This position includes office work associated with land surveying and reality capture.

Responsibilities

• Operation, transport and setup of total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment
• Completes field data review and post-processing activities
• QA/QC and processes information received from field and outside sources
• Land surveying including reality capture, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic survey, route survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys
• Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection
• Perform survey office calculations to process field data
• Perform public records research to obtain deeds, plans and other pertinent documents for the project
• Apply the Principles of Boundary Surveying to review and interpret deeds and plans to determine the location of boundary lines
• Perform CAD 3D functions relating to the production and development of survey plans
• May perform field crew coordination and set up for all types of field surveys
• Direct the activities of a survey crew when needed
• Assists with process of training geomatics professionals in calculations, data collection, upload processes, and ESRI software platforms
• Ensures that project tasks have been completed, processed, reviewed, and delivered per project requirements and parameters
• Assists project managers with planning field tasks, maintaining schedule, and reporting project progress

Requirements

• 4+ years of geomatics experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree in Land Surveying or other related Land Development Science preferred
• Proficient with industry standard software associated with survey engineering and reality capture
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ESRI, ArcGIS, and ArcPro software preferred
• Experience in coordinating geomatics projects, including setting up crews and equipment
• Experience in collecting, post-processing, and resolving data discrepancies as it relates to conventional, GPS, and reality capture methodologies

Skills

• Solid knowledge of geomatics mathematics, field procedure, and data collection principles, practices, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge and experience to support technical, survey reality capture and mapping calculations
• Thorough working knowledge of industry standard geomatics equipment (e.g., survey equipment, GPS equipment, reality capture equipment) with ability to adapt to new equipment and emerging technologies
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural and structural drawings
• Understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
• Detail and task oriented, team oriented with ability to work independently

Pay

Our best estimate of the hourly pay for this position located in New York City is $30.00-40.00. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education and experience.