Land Surveyor

PND Engineers•Anchorage, AK

11d

About The Position

PND Engineers is seeking a self-motivated, proactive individual to assist and train with our professional land surveyors in a survey technician or land-surveyor-in-training role. This is a great opportunity to launch a career that offers a nice mix of technical office work, based in Anchorage, and field survey work throughout Alaska. This is a full-time, year-round position. In this role you will: Assist with boundary surveys, GNSS control networks, as-built design/topographic surveys, bathymetry, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and aerial imagery. Perform computations and draft client deliverables in AutoCAD Civil3D. Utilize various software packages for drafting, spatial data analysis and adjustment, LiDAR data processing, and orthomosaic aerial imagery processing. Assist with planning and logistics for fieldwork. Perform property boundary research. Maintain tools and instruments used in the field. Travel for out-of-town work, sometimes with overnight stays. Worksites range from urban to remote settings. Typical project durations vary from three to ten days. Overall travel commitment is approximately 30% but varies from season to season. Observe safety policies and procedures. Why Anchorage? Our Anchorage office is PND’s headquarters, conveniently located in midtown close to the airport, dining, and the city’s fabulous indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. This is your chance to lead important projects, work in a collaborative and supportive environment, and enjoy life in Anchorage, Alaska—your gateway to professional and lifestyle adventures.

Requirements

Two years of relevant work experience or surveying/geomatics education background. Candidates with a PLS license or more extensive work experience will be considered.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
Willingness, self-motivation, and openness to learning new tasks, methods, instrumentation, and software packages.
Ability to work safely in the outdoors, in all weather and temperature conditions, and to lift carry up to 50 lbs. over uneven terrain.
Ability and willingness to travel by various means including: small aircraft, helicopters, boats, passenger vehicles, snowmachines, and all-terrain vehicles.
Good driving record and valid Alaska driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS data and software suites preferred.
Experience with Trimble GNSS equipment, Trimble laser scanners, robotic total stations, and a/or working knowledge of the software and related survey computations preferred.
Field-to-finish work experience for base mapping projects, record of surveys, and platting activities desired.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with the competent and safe operation of passenger vehicles, boats, snowmachines, and all-terrain vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with boundary surveys, GNSS control networks, as-built design/topographic surveys, bathymetry, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and aerial imagery.
Perform computations and draft client deliverables in AutoCAD Civil3D.
Utilize various software packages for drafting, spatial data analysis and adjustment, LiDAR data processing, and orthomosaic aerial imagery processing.
Assist with planning and logistics for fieldwork.
Perform property boundary research.
Maintain tools and instruments used in the field.
Travel for out-of-town work, sometimes with overnight stays.
Observe safety policies and procedures.