Land Surveyor (Butte, MT Preferred; will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service territory)

Northwesternenergy • Butte, MT

261d • $26 - $46 • Remote

About The Position

Surveyor is responsible for planning and executing land surveys to support the successful completion of design and construction projects primarily in the electric transmission line and substation departments. The Surveyor will manage the work required to collect and interpret field survey data as well as stake structures to support electric transmission line construction as it relates to line location, substation construction, engineering, permitting, and reclamation activities. The majority of the job will be spent in the office managing the survey work for the department, with occasional fieldwork subject to all field and weather hazards.

Requirements

• Must have an Associate Degree in land surveying or an equivalent program.
• Experience in surveying and Montana PLS or LSI licensure preferred or the ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of automated system functions and operations, GPS/GNSS applications, Trimble total stations, Trimble Business Center, OPUS, Montana State Plane coordinate system.
• Excellent physical condition and a safe work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to quickly learn specialized computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Drafting, engineering, right-of-way experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan and perform detailed surveys to support the needs of the company including rights-of-way for electric transmission lines and distribution lines that cross State or Federal lands.
• Prepare documents for purchases of new land or additions of lands.
• Develop efficient and cost-effective work processes and standards.
• Keep up with current best survey practices.
• Make recommendations for updating and replacing survey instruments.
• Record land corners in local Clerk and Recorders offices as needed.
• Implement innovative solutions to improve performance and efficiency of surveying activities.
• Bid, select, and monitor contract surveying.

Benefits

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%.
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Programs offering up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year.
• Life Insurance with company-paid basic employee policy; spouse and dependent insurance also available.
• Continued education reimbursement.
• Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Paid training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree