Surveyor

Marine Solutions (MSI)•Nicholasville, KY

4d•$25 - $31

About The Position

The Surveyor performs land and hydrographic surveys professionally, safely, and on time to meet client requirements. The role is responsible for survey project planning and coordination, fieldwork execution, and production of project deliverables. It includes project scheduling and forecasting; coordinating technical and management aspects; conducting land-based and hydrographic surveys using single-beam, multibeam, and sonar imaging methods; and maintaining project quality assurance and control. The Surveyor also completes project administration, helps develop procedures, scopes, and estimates, and ensures survey equipment is properly maintained and deficiencies are reported. The position requires up to 80% travel to project sites, including multi-day field assignments and frequent mobilization to remote locations. Fieldwork may involve extended time on small vessels or along shorelines, irregular schedules, early mornings, occasional weekends, and overnight travel. The Surveyor must work safely in varying weather and environmental conditions, travel independently, and represent the organization professionally at field locations. Travel within the continental United States may be required. The role also involves maintaining current industry knowledge through professional organizations or other activities that may require additional or flexible working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or certification.
At least 4 years of experience in land surveying.
Technical knowledge, experience, and capabilities in the area of practice.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to meet Marine Solutions' employment eligibility requirements and work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to travel up to 80% to project sites, including remote locations and overnight, multi-day assignments.
Ability to work safely in varying weather and environmental conditions and to operate independently while traveling.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly as required and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather, and stand for up to eight hours or more at a time while in the field.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Willingness to maintain current industry knowledge through professional organizations or other activities that may require additional or flexible working hours.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in engineering or a closely related field.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Certified Hydrographer.
10-hour OSHA General Construction Course.

Responsibilities

Survey project schedules and forecasts.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical and management aspects of projects.
Direct and perform land-based and hydrographic surveys, including single-beam, multibeam, and sonar imaging surveys.
Oversee on-site safety, including directing and documenting safety meetings.
Adhere to quality assurance procedures and plan and execute project quality control and assurance procedures.
Complete project administrative tasks and forms.
Ensure survey equipment is in good working condition and report deficiencies.
Operate vehicles, survey vessels, and associated support equipment.
Assist with developing survey procedures.
Assist with preparing project scopes and estimates.