Land Surveyor II

Calista Brice•Anchorage, AK

28d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Five to ten 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.
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.
Collect, create and manage survey data, including design and use of relational databases and querying tools.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as directed.

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 is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company 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.