Staff Surveyor

Overview

The Staff Surveyor assists Project Surveyors and Project Managers by conducting office and field activities to support the PEA Group team. This position is responsible for completing field data collection and construction layout, processing and analyzing geospatial data, the drafting and development of all types of land surveys, record drawings, plans, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes geospatial data from various sources, e.g., traditional field survey, point cloud, GPR, digital orthophotography, GIS, etc. to develop and prepare plans and reports.
• Communicates and coordinates with field and office teammates and clients.
• Organizes and coordinates survey projects.
• Prepares survey documents and computations associated with ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys, etc.
• Prepares survey drawings and descriptions utilizing AutoCAD and other related software packages as directed.
• Provides construction-related services including: correspondence with clients, construction plan interpretation, point data extraction, stakeout reviews, etc.
• Reviews applicable reference materials and location specific statutes and requirements and communicates knowledge with teammates and clients.
• Reviews and evaluates project documentation, e.g., field notes, title work, surveys, property descriptions, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Associates degree in Surveying or Geomatics is preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Registration as a Surveyor in Training (SIT) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience operating survey instruments and collecting data in the field and performing field computations.
• Knowledgeable in geospatial data collection, analysis and resources.
• Knowledgeable in the requirements associated with completion of ALTA, Boundary, and Topographic Surveys along with construction staking and GPS
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Ability to use various types of survey equipment.
• Possesses strong critical thinking and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and team-player attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with longer hours while maintaining concentration in varying weather and site conditions.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work in other cities, including both urban and remote areas.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Fieldwork involves working outdoors in all types of weather, walking long distances, and standing for extended periods while measurements are taken. While performing these duties, an employee is frequently required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Availability

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., overtime and weekends as required.

Travel

As a part of performing this position’s duties, travel will be required to respective job sites in Michigan and throughout the United States.