Survey Equipment Operator

VHB • Williamsburg, VA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Williamsburg, Virginia and Richmond, VA offices are seeking a Survey Equipment Operator to join our Survey/Geomatics team.

Requirements

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering, and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project
• Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Robotic Instruments and mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to learn and understand the basics of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys
• Able to think critically
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients
• High school diploma or GED
• 0-1 year of experience using standard survey equipment (i.e. RTK GPS, total station, levels)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area (anticipated to be less than 15% of assignments)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operation, transport and setup of Robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment
• Land surveying including boundary line, topographic survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys
• Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging
• Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools
• Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment
• Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED