Land Surveyor I

Calista Brice•Anchorage, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Land Surveyor I, you will work on-site in Alaska and be responsible for the use of surveying equipment including collection and use of spatial data for mapping and construction. You will also be responsible for creating maps, reports, and figures to support projects and organizing and managing data for reporting.

Requirements

One to five years’ experience in a survey crew
Associate of Science degree in geomatics, survey engineering, land surveying, geodesy, remote sensing or related discipline required.
Strong experience in the theory and practice of collecting and reducing survey data.
Experience in construction surveying, machine control modeling and civil construction projects
Candidate must be able to achieve licensure as an Alaska PLS at a future date
Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screenings.
Collect, create and manage survey data, including design and use of relational databases and querying tools
Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook in addition to Microsoft Access
Must be adept at understanding map projections, vertical and geodetic datums, and coordinate system transformations
Must be adept at understanding technical aspects of field work for conversion to maps and graphics
Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trimble products preferred

Responsibilities

Surveying with GNSS - and conventional equipment: Depending on accuracy requirements, use survey grade or mapping grade GNSS equipment, total station or differential level equipment, to collect data for various environmental, design, and construction projects such as boring locations, field screening locations, sample locations etc.
Use survey equipment to collect data sufficient to develop topographic basemaps
Use survey equipment to layout proposed locations
Manage, process and ensure quality of survey data being collected in the field.
Input and plot coordinates from surveyor’s data and field notes
Conduct surveys using differential leveling and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS
Cartography with ESRI software (ArcGIS Standard and ArcGIS Pro): Develop geodatabases compliant with client standards
Integrate geodatabases with other data management tools
Produce maps using raster and vector spatial data structures
Prepare maps with point, line and polygon datasets
Establish and update metadata
Incorporate AutoCAD drawings into ArcGIS mapping
Ensure good cartography and engineering design with proper scaling
Cartography with AutoCAD software (Civil 3D/Map3D/Raster Design): Produce maps using raster and vector spatial data structures
Prepare maps with point, line and polygon datasets
Edit shapefile data using CAD drafting tools
Bring data (survey) from the field and process into database and map deliverables

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs
Annual performance reviews with recommendations on training
Mentorship Program
Tuition reimbursement.
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday.
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.