Abstract & Survey Assistant II

Pinnacle Technical Resources Inc•Allentown, PA

71d•$33 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Abstract & Survey Assistant II will be responsible for performing abstract and title reviews, compiling necessary information for right of way (R/W) purchases and easements, and developing basemaps for transmission R/W development projects. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Carlson, as well as knowledge of GIS data applications and related surveying duties. The position requires onsite presence at the Lehigh Service Center in Pennsylvania at least once a week.

Requirements

Knowledge of practical surveying duties.
Experience in checking abstracts of title and writing legal deed descriptions and related drawings.
Background in mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, and its application to survey problems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Carlson.
Knowledgeable in GIS data applications, use of LiDAR data, and PASDA information.
Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision-making.
Familiarity with desktop computers and calculators for required calculations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of company materials.
Onsite presence at the Lehigh Service Center for at least one day a week.
Must have been employed with the current firm for at least one year.

Nice To Haves

PA licensed individual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform abstract and title reviews on property purchased in fee-simple and easements for R/W, ensuring no conflicts with proposed land use.
Analyze and verify accuracy and completeness of descriptions, options, and R/W requirements.
Compile necessary information for R/W purchases and easements.
Develop basemaps for transmission R/W development projects.
Write descriptions for land or R/W purchases.
Assist with plotting survey information and provide relevant R/W and property plans.
Check accuracy of drawings prepared for legal files to be recorded with deeds or agreements.
Interpret aerial photographs, contour maps, and survey notes for engineers and draftspersons.
Perform courthouse research work, primarily online.
Review survey base maps developed by consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
Develop scopes of work and requests for proposals for survey vendors for basemap or R/W projects.