Senior Survey Technician

OHM Advisors•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities , our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future. What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors The Senior Survey Technician is the foundation of the survey team, providing technical expertise with the survey equipment, software, standards, and data reporting. We are looking for a person willing to take on responsibility and stay current with technology. An engaged and driven technician is highly valued at OHM and a critical part of the team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of basic math principles.
Familiar with ODOT survey standards preferred.
Good organizational skills, proven ability to manage equipment, and enjoy working in a team environment.
A current, valid, no restrictions driver’s license.
Physical requirements include indoor and outdoor work, various temperatures and weather conditions, driving, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting, and standing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer and Spreadsheet experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Carlson, Civil3D, and MicroStation ORD preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand project scope and convey requirements to the Survey Crew.
Perform survey activities such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile, and cross-section surveys.
Perform physical tasks such as line clearing, pounding stakes, setting monuments, and locating critical underground objects.
Record field notes legibly and accurately while following company standards and operating guidelines.
Ability to work mostly in the field as well as in the office.
Responsible for processing raw field data.
Checks accuracy of completed work and works with direct supervisor to ensure compliance with QA/QC program.
Oversee survey work to ensure safe work environments by complying with the company and/or site-specific health and safety plans, e.g., proper personal protection equipment, obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certification, etc.
Provide technical expertise on surveying means and methods.
Share project information and other field observations deemed pertinent to project.
Understand state and local regulations regarding surveying standards and practices.
Effectively communicate information to staff and leadership team.