Surveyor II

Ardurra•Cape Coral, FL

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking a Surveyor II to join its survey office in Cape Coral, Florida. Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. The role prepares survey drawings from field surveys and provides general supervision and technical support to Survey Technician staff. It oversees weekly assignments for technical staff completing survey tasks of varying scope, applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The position uses computer software and automated surveying tools to perform survey calculations and requires strong organization and customer service skills. The Surveyor II provides drafting, data processing, records research, and general in-office support. The position reviews field notes and raw survey data, prepares drawings and legal descriptions, supports project teams, and helps orient new staff to Ardurra's drafting and CAD standards. Licensed and registered surveyors sign and seal surveys for which they are responsible and that are under their direct supervision. The role may involve field work in varied weather and terrain, carrying equipment, and operating field tools and equipment. Ardurra describes its culture as people-centric and offers professional development programs, benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to support work-life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Currently licensed as a Professional Surveyor or eligible for licensure within 12 months.
Meet all requirements for Surveyor I and have at least 2 years of experience in responsible charge.
Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil3D.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to solve problems using trigonometric and geometric functions.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam or Adobe.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be team-oriented and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or Engineering, unless otherwise required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Survey Technician staff.
Perform technical duties such as CAD drafting, preparing draft and final Word documents, generating reports, scanning, and filing.
Review field notes, reduce and rectify raw data, and process field data.
Provide in-office support to the department, including data entry, sorting, and CAD drafting.
Use Ardurra's standard CAD template.
Help train and orient new staff in Ardurra's drafting and CAD standards.
Provide other general technical support as needed.
Input and analyze field survey data in AutoCAD/Civil3D or other database, drafting, or data-processing systems.
Read and analyze legal descriptions from deeds and other records.
Plot parcel lines based on metes and bounds descriptions, plats, and surveys.
Prepare legal descriptions in Word format and prepare sketches and legal descriptions.
Assist with right-of-way, deed, and other records research.
Collaborate with Surveyors, Engineers, and Technicians as assigned or needed.
Participate in project meetings and recurring project status meetings.
Review draft survey drawings before final review by the Project Manager.
Accompany the Project Manager and senior survey staff to meet with clients and review agencies to understand the duties and responsibilities of Professional Surveyors.
If licensed and registered, sign and seal surveys for which the employee is responsible and that are under their direct supervision.
Oversee weekly work assignments for assigned technical staff.