Sr. Surveyor

Woolpert • Columbus, OH

5d

About The Position

Woolpert is hiring a Licensed Surveyor to join its Survey & Geomatics team in Ohio. The role supports and mentors survey staff and contributes to boundary determination, project pricing and scoping, quality assurance and quality control, communication across teams, and crew scheduling. The position requires foundational knowledge of topographic, control/geodetic, construction staking, boundary/right-of-way determination, and ALTA surveying.

The Sr. Surveyor performs analysis for complex boundary surveys and prepares related plats and boundary descriptions, conducts advanced calculations using field survey data, assists with right-of-way plans, and prepares or reviews survey reports and legal descriptions. The role also develops project scopes and estimates, works with the Survey Team Leader to review deliverables, develops project quality processes, and provides technical expertise and leadership in project definition and planning. The position may represent the firm at relevant functions.

Overnight travel and overtime may be needed. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not available. The listed pay range is $139,200–$160,000 USD, with the offered base pay depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Must hold a Professional Surveyor License.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate for surveying, including reduction of level, traverse, and GNSS data.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally and work overtime as needed.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills for internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational, time-management, attention-to-detail, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and to offer constructive feedback and direction.

Nice To Haves

• Trimble Business Center experience is highly desirable.
• Experience using OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation with GeoPak, and/or OpenRoads is highly desirable.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• GIS-related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach survey staff, including supporting boundary determination, pricing and scoping, quality assurance and quality control, communication, and crew scheduling.
• Perform analysis for difficult or complex boundary surveys and prepare associated plats and boundary descriptions.
• Perform advanced calculations involving field survey data.
• Assist with preparation of right-of-way plans and conduct quality assurance and quality control on those plans.
• Prepare or review survey reports and legal descriptions.
• Prepare scopes of work and estimates for survey projects.
• Work with the Survey Team Leader to conduct professional reviews of project deliverables.
• Develop project quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership during project definition and planning.
• Provide subject matter expertise and represent the firm at functions as needed.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program, allowing employees to set their schedule and location as appropriate.
• Opportunity to become an owner of the firm through the Principal program.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time.
• Retirement plan.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity protection.
• Technology stipend.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed