Surveying Technician - Entry Level

About the role

Gateway Engineers is seeking an entry-level surveyor who can contribute to a dynamic and supportive team. This position offers opportunities to learn and grow within a company that values continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

- Assist in tasks across various engineering disciplines. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams. - Maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. - Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues. - Apply basic surveying principles and practices. - Utilize survey equipment such as total stations, GPS, and levels. - Perform basic math and geometry calculations relevant to surveying. - Read and interpret engineering plans, plats, and maps. - Conduct construction layout and as-built surveys. - Execute topographic and boundary surveys. - Take field notes and collect data. - Understand coordinate systems and perform basic survey computations. - Use AutoCAD or Civil 3D software. - Possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to project sites. - Demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Requirements

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a survey-related field. - Computer Aided Design (CADD) license/certification. - Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) certification, or a strong desire to obtain this certification.

Qualifications

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. - Good communication and teamwork skills. - Basic understanding of surveying principles and practices. - Experience using survey equipment such as total stations, GPS, and levels. - Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering plans, plats, and maps. - Knowledge of construction layout and as-built surveys. - Ability to take field notes and collect data. - Understanding of coordinate systems and basic survey computations. - Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D software. - Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites. - Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Skills

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. - Good communication and teamwork skills. - Basic understanding of surveying principles and practices. - Experience using survey equipment such as total stations, GPS, and levels. - Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering plans, plats, and maps. - Knowledge of construction layout and as-built surveys. - Ability to take field notes and collect data. - Understanding of coordinate systems and basic survey computations. - Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D software. - Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Benefits

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance. - Quarterly performance bonuses. - Paid time off and eight paid holidays. - 401(k) match and profit sharing. - Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement. - Company-paid professional society memberships and professional licensure registration fees. - Employee referral program.