Our client am upcoming SME contractor is seeking to hire a Project Surveying Technician for their various projects:-
- Reason for surveying
- New construction project
Summary of role:
- Supervise a small number of technical employees.
- work closely with architects, civil engineers, and urban planners to help them make the best use of the land and contribute to their construction plans.
- Review and sign survey related documents and exhibits (Well Location Certificates, Land and Improvement Pats, ALTA Surveys, etc ).
- Conduct field surveys, topographic mapping, boundary surveys, construction layout, and cadastral research.
- Perform field calculations (COGO) for stakeout, as well as office calculations and conversions as needed.
- Communicate effectively with project manager and engineers in the field to ensure proper definition of project scope and specification.
- Schedule equipment for jobs.
- Work with project manager to facilitate job scheduling and promote efficient field time.
Skills and knowledge required:
- Must be able to use specialized instruments including transit theodolites, dumping levels, altimeters, Total station
- General knowledge of survey field techniques and survey language.
- General knowledge of research methods, techniques and/or sources of information.
- General knowledge of the use of sophisticated GPS equipment, total stations, and other electronic surveying equipment.
- General knowledge of plumb range rods and level rods; the use of conventional surveying equipment such as rods, chains, tripods, levels, and tribrachs.
- General skill in taking legible notes.
- General knowledge of methods of analysis for surveys associated with complex land surveying related problems.
- General knowledge of procedures for recording of maps, plats, records of survey, water rights, corner records and other documents requiring certification by a Professional Land Surveyor.
- A basic understanding of database and system administration techniques as required to move data and files between applications and repositories and performing database queries.
- A general understanding of GIS concepts and processes; uses and operations of GPS data capture equipment and software.
- This position requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field including the ability to read reports, spread sheets, manuals, blue prints, plans, drawings and correspondence.
- Also, required is the demonstrated ability to perform general math calculations, volumes, measurements
- At least a bachelor’s degree or Diploma in surveying or a related field, such as engineering.
- Must have minimum 3 years experience with exposure in various surveying techniques
- Ability to work with a team and provide technical advice / input to architects, planners and engineers
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time while working as well as traverse rough terrain.
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