Land Surveyor - Crew Chief

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.•Bettendorf, IA

About The Position

Shive Hattery’s Bettendorf office have a full-time Land Surveyor - Crew Chief position available. Duties include but not limited to: Boundary, topographic, and ALTA/ASCM land title surveys and construction staking including both field and office duties. There is also a possibility of working with UAV (drone) data and 3D scanning. This is a professional path position that provides the opportunity to earn a Professional Land Surveying license with the appropriate formal education.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member or new graduate with a two year technical degree in Surveying or Civil Design preferred but not required
Ability to operate and maintain survey equipment including but not limited to robotic total stations, GPS survey equipment, data collectors and automatic levels
Strong communication and collaborations skills
Perform office functions including drafting of plats and topographic surveys, computations and reduction of field notes
Be familiar with basic survey calculations including but not limited to percent of slope, angle measurement, bearing and azimuth, coordinates, traverses, differential leveling and horizontal curves
Ability to interpret construction plans
Establish and set points for construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, etc.)
Work in a team environment but also be willing to work independently
Overnight travel may be required.
At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Civil 3D software is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles
Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
Willingness to work overtime as needed
Willingness to do some overnight travel for work
Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying
Responsible for job specific quality