Professional Land Surveyor

WSP • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

WSP is currently searching for a Professional Land Surveyor
to join our
Geomatics Surveying Team out of our Wilmington, NC location. Be a part of a
growing group of survey professionals managing a wide variety of internal and
external projects and helping our clients meet their objectives and solve their
challenges.

This is a full-time position that involves overseeing the completion of survey
projects while working with and providing direction to Field Staff and Office
Staff and communicating and coordinating with internal engineering teams as well
as external clients. Candidates will work with and receive guidance from the
senior management team.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in NC, Also would consider a candidate with a  LSIT or CST certifications with the goal of becoming a PLS in 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying Related Fields) with 10+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or 14+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven track record of good leadership, team building, and collaboration skills
• Prior experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work.
• Prior experience with managing and maintaining schedules, budgets, staff, and equipment.
• Prior experience with drafting programs and survey data processing programs
• Prior experience with performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations
• Prior experience processing and adjusting survey control
• Possess substantial knowledge of land survey principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques.
• Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be detail oriented, organized and responsive
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or leading a team to complete tasks related to land surveying.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee or Florida Professional Land Surveyor Licensure
• Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work (experience in the greater New York City Area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region is a plus).
• Possesses experience preparing estimates and proposals, participating in business development, and being responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name.
• Possess existing client base.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of survey plans and other deliverables, schedule and set up field crews, update and maintain project tracking software, perform QA/QC reviews of work performed by staff, manage equipment and supplies, prepare survey reports, process and review survey data, and make boundary determinations and adjustments to survey control with the guidance and approval of a PLS.
• Prepare estimates and proposals, participate in business development, and be responsible for billing and account receivables for project under their name.
• Participate in recruitment and mentor and educate new staff.
• Work with other departments within WSP as well as external subconsultants to meet project needs.
• Help develop and implement company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, and energy projects.
• Utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project management programs, Microsoft office products, and other types of software on a daily basis.
• Frequently interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings on a regular basis and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• May be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees