Project Surveyor/CAD Technician (Civil 3D)

Our client is looking for a Project Surveyor II to join their team! They are a multifaceted energy, land, and community development engineering and surveying firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest. The Project Surveyor II is responsible for survey projects including technical CAD and data analysis work while also acting as a liaison between field surveyors, office staff, project managers, and clients.

DUTIES & RESONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate field crew and survey technician activities.
• Review and verify the accuracy of data collected at survey sites and record the results.
• Develop, understand, and follow project budgets, cost controls, and schedules.
• Compile, process, analyze, and file survey data, files, field notes, photos, and sketches.
• Perform CAD work to create and finalize survey drawings.
• Use Excel and survey programs to process, verify data, and run reports.
• Research and analyze deeds, plats, maps, survey drawings, and other sources in order to perform boundary determinations and write opinions and descriptions for use in deeds, leases, or other documents.
• Calculate and record the heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
• Prepare all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and document related to surveys.
• Prepare cut sheets for construction staking based on design plans.
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations.
• Duties as assigned by Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum four (4) years applicable experience.
• CST level two certification or SIT preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and processing GPS data; experience with MicroStation a plus.
• Experience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, construction layout, and field to finish procedures and methods.
• Valid driver’s license and able to travel to clients, and project sites as needed.
• Excellent concentration, proofreading, and strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skill, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organization, preparation, problem solving, and execution capabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily work in an office setting. With ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.