Project Surveyor

About the position

Baxter & Woodman Inc. is seeking high energy, dynamic and career minded individuals to work mainly throughout McHenry, Lake & Cook County areas, but includes all of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, when necessary. This position will locate and determine portion of the earth's surface by planning, conducting, and recording field data for a diverse range of surveys. The proposed candidate shall be results oriented and work well in a team environment. Additionally, the candidate will be a part of the Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Innovation Group so the ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and pioneer new technology is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey instruments and equipment for a wide and diverse range of projects such as, topographic, ALTA, boundary, construction, etc.
• Locates and determines land by measuring and calculating points, elevations, lines, angles, areas, and contours, contributing information to and from software and hardware used by B&W Survey Department.
• Supports the assistant department manager with recording surveys by preparing notes, records, drawings and applicable field equipment/hardware and software systems.
• Completes projects in a timely, efficient, and effective manner within deadlines and budgets.
• Lead survey crew for a wide range of clients and diverse projects.
• Enhances department organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of experience on a survey field crew.
• Must have experience completing different types of surveys.
• Experience operating the equipment and training newer staff to familiarize and educate them on field surveying principles, the equipment (including Riegl & Trimble laser scanners, Trimble TSC7 data collectors with Trimble Access software, Leica digital levels, Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS receivers and Spectra Precision GNSS receivers) and all-around survey fundamentals is a must.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• LSIT/SI accreditation is a plus.
• AutoCAD/Bentley/TBC experience is a plus.
• CST (Certified Survey Technician I-IV) accreditation is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial planning program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tax savings plans.
• Coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules.
• 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors.
• Employee Stock Ownership program.