Survey Technician

Job Description WSP is currently searching for a Survey Technician to join our Survey Geomatics team out of our Lawrenceville, NJ office. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges. Your Impact This is a full-time position performing survey office work in a production role under the guidance of the management team. Candidates may also work with and provide guidance to Field Staff when needed. Candidates will work with one of our survey teams out of our Lawrenceville, NJ office. Candidates will be responsible for the production of survey plans and other deliverables, prepare setup files for field crews, perform research, compile records, process and review survey data, make initial boundary placement determinations and initial adjustments to survey control for review by the management team prior to approval by a PLS. Candidates will utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project tracking programs, Microsoft office products, and other types of software on a daily basis. Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects. Candidates may interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner. Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field. 5+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or 3+ years if the candidate has a degree in land surveying. Experience in any or all of the following: AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads, Leica Infinity. Experience in performing boundary research, reviewing title reports, compiling records, and making initial boundary determinations. Experience in reviewing survey data and processing survey control. Experience in preparing legal descriptions. Possess a willingness to learn. Valid state driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized. Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete office tasks related to land surveying. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred. Possess LSIT or CST certifications. Possess survey experience working on projects with the various public agencies that operate in this region (NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PENNDOT, NJ turnpike Authority, PANYNJ, etc.). WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. Retirement savings. Paid sick leave. Paid vacation (or other personal time). Paid parental leave. Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $69,000 - $89,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr