Project Surveyor
About The Position
The greater Pittsburgh region sits within one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most active corridors for transportation improvements, utility infrastructure, energy development, and site development projects, creating strong demand for experienced surveying professionals who can deliver accurate and defensible survey data. This is an opportunity for a licensed survey professional who enjoys technical ownership, mentoring team members, solving complex boundary challenges, and making a visible impact on projects throughout Pennsylvania. At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous experience in land surveying.
- Professional Survey License required.
- Experience using surveying software and equipment including AutoCAD, GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
- Knowledge of boundary determinations, control adjustments, topographic surveying and mapping, PennDOT Standards and Procedures, and ALTA requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites throughout Pennsylvania & New York.
- Ability to access construction sites, traverse uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Proficiency in MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise survey technicians, field crews, and CADD technicians assigned to project teams.
- Perform routine and complex survey calculations and control adjustments.
- Conduct, assign, and support records research activities.
- Perform, assign, and review CADD drafting assignments.
- Analyze boundary evidence, parcel records, and right-of-way documentation to determine property boundaries.
- Determine and document property boundaries, easements, land ownership information, and related survey findings.
- Develop topographic surveys and mapping deliverables to support planning, engineering, and design efforts.
- Maintain positive client relationships and facilitate project deliverables to ensure an outstanding customer experience.
- Provide QA/QC review of survey work across multiple market sectors.
- Mentor and support less experienced members of the survey team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance.
- Shareholders program, professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
