Surveyor

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for In-the-field surveys for Topography, Boundary, Control, Construction Staking and As-Builts.
• Review and verifies survey data to ensure accuracy/precision, completeness and compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Performs data analysis, calculations and adjustments related to a project's survey measurements and control networks.
• Operates advanced Trimble survey equipment, GNSS Base/Rover, robotic total stations. May operate bathymetric echosounder equipment or UAS operations equipment with the required certificates.
• Assists engineers, project managers and other professionals to ensure that the survey data supports project design and construction requirements.
• Conducts office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, data processing and analysis of raw data.
• Maintains detailed and organized records of survey work, including field notes, sketches and digital files.
• Participates in field reconnaissance, stakeout, establishment of control network and monumentation.
• Ensures all safety protocols and industry best practices are followed while performing fieldwork.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a survey crew assistant performing surveys in topography, control and construction staking.
• Has acquired a technical degree in surveying and/or CAD, such as an Associate of Applied Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of survey techniques, instrumentation, data analysis and geographical mapping.
• Proficiency in survey-related software Autodesk Civil 3d and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Has basic understanding of the Iowa RTN GNSS State and Regional coordinate systems.
• Able to read blueprints, strip maps and construction plans.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate company owned vehicles in accordance with job duties.
• Have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willing to work overtime when needed and ability to assist other office's projects with minimal travel outside of the Des Moines metro.

Preferred Skills

• Have a basic understanding of legal documents and records related to land surveys.
• Desire to advance knowledge to become a certified survey technician or land surveyor in training LSIT.
• Interest in acquiring an FAA remote pilot certificate.