Survey Technician 5

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Why DOWL? DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Construction Engineering and Inspection Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality; safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that’s building with purpose and precision. Summary The Survey Technician 5 supports licensed survey staff in providing a variety of surveying tasks in the field and the office including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, preparing legal descriptions, mapping, 3D scanning, and more. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, good organizational skills, and work autonomously on highly complex survey tasks under the limited supervision of a licensed surveyor. A Survey Technician 5 should demonstrate advanced proficiency with survey fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new survey skills as needed. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Requirements

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
Market Sector Software - Proficient
Trimble Business Center
Trimble Access
CAD processing software
Point Cloud extraction software
Substantial understanding of field surveying equipment use, care, and storage
Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector
Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Expert level understanding and mentoring of the applicable industry or client standards such as the following: ALTA surveys Local platting, surveying standards ASPRS BLM cadastral surveys Client standards
Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree preferred
Years of experience required: 8 years
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Field surveying and office production-specific certifications preferred
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.
Able to cut brush using chain saw or machete.
Able to dig with shovel or digging bars, use a jack hammer and sledgehammer, and drive in stakes and rebar (monuments).
Able to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice.
Able to routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Field data including: Clear and concise field notes
Basic equipment maintenance checks
Topographic data collection
Monument field recovery
Basic boundary resolutions
Basic construction calculations
Control network planning
Point cloud extractions
Research of public records
Basic construction layout
Remote sensing data
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Recruits and hires new employees
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy