Surveyor

KINAOLE SERVICE CENTER•Tamuning, GU

About The Position

The Surveyor makes precise measurements and determines property boundaries, elevations, locations, and other physical features of land and structures. The role collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic and spatial data supporting construction, engineering, mapping, land development, and legal documentation activities. It includes both field and office work and uses surveying equipment, GPS technology, GIS, and CAD software to produce accurate surveys, maps, and reports. The position works with engineers, architects, planners, surveying technicians, construction personnel, clients, management, contractors, and government agencies. It supports construction layout, verifies compliance with design plans, and may provide testimony or technical support regarding survey findings. Work takes place in a combination of office and field settings, including outdoor, construction, traffic, and remote locations. Extended hours may be required during field operations or project deadlines.

Requirements

Knowledge of land surveying principles, methods, and practices.
Proficiency with GPS, total stations, GIS platforms, CAD software, and electronic data collection equipment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interpret deeds, plats, legal descriptions, maps, plans, and technical specifications.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective time management and project coordination abilities.
Ability to visualize terrain, site features, and proposed improvements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to obtain and maintain required state or territorial surveying licensure.
Ability to walk long distances over uneven, rugged, and remote terrain; stand for extended periods; and lift and carry surveying equipment and supplies.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to project locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience performing land, boundary, construction, topographic, utility, or engineering surveys.
Experience using GPS, total stations, GIS, CAD, and data collection software.
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Registered Professional Surveyor license; preferred or required based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys to collect measurements and geographic data for construction, mapping, engineering, and land development projects.
Review legal records, survey records, deeds, easements, and land titles to determine property boundaries and ownership information.
Measure distances, elevations, angles, and coordinates on, above, and below the Earth's surface.
Establish and verify property lines, boundary monuments, and reference points.
Travel to project sites and use known control points to determine the exact location of natural and man-made features.
Operate and maintain GPS equipment, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related surveying technology.
Record, analyze, and verify field data for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare or oversee the preparation of maps, plats, legal descriptions, drawings, and technical reports.
Use GIS and CAD software to create, update, and maintain surveying and mapping documentation.
Present survey findings and recommendations to clients, management, contractors, and government agencies.
Support construction layout activities and verify compliance with design plans and specifications.
Assist in establishing official land and water boundaries for deeds, leases, easements, permits, and other legal documents.
Testify or provide technical support related to survey findings when required.
Coordinate with engineers, architects, planners, surveying technicians, and construction personnel to support project objectives.
Follow safety regulations, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.