Land Surveyor II - Construction & Survey

Job Details Job Location: Main Headquarters - Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $37.98 - $42.50 Hourly An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Land Surveyor II to join our growing Construction and Survey team in Schaumburg and Vernon Hills, IL. How you will make an impact The Land Surveyor II will report to the Division Director and perform a variety of technical engineering work involving both field and office support of land surveying project. This position also includes operating various types of equipment, performing related mathematical computations, and provide support to professional engineering staff. This role is a non-exempt, hourly, position. We offer a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities Read, interpret, and assist in the development of technical documents and calculations associated with the position. Ability to competently read civil, architectural, and structural drawings, including complex details, and successfully interpret for construction layout. Assist and apply discipline design criteria when obtaining field data and record information to be used in production of engineering drawings and reports. Operate survey instruments, conduct basic field adjustments, maintain neat and orderly field notes, utilize hand-held data collectors/computerized software, and perform research required to complete existing condition surveys and assist with staking as necessary. Working outdoors in different weather conditions/environments performing field work, completing topographic surveys, boundary surveys and/or construction layout. Participate in the production of plans and the preparation, filling and retrieval of engineering maps, documents, and records. Responsible for reviewing existing condition surveys on-site prior to completion for thoroughness and accuracy. Why GHA? generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. QualificationsWhat you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.: Education Must have a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate. A bachelor’s or associate degree in an engineering technical field is preferred. Experience and Licensure Two (2) years of land surveying, construction layout, geospatial, civil engineering, construction, or field related experience. The ability to obtain Survey Intern (SI) license or Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level I and II Certificate within two years of employment is preferred. The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business, maintain a valid Illinois Driver’s License, and have a registered, insured personal vehicle. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Self-starting, detail-oriented individual that demonstrates curiosity about individual project processes or project subject matter and willingness to participate in various training activities. Work in collaborative environment while completing supportive surveying tasks with limited oversight. Ability to manage personal schedule to adhere to multiple assignment deadlines while communicating progress status. Proficiency with software products: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) PDF editing software (Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.) Average knowledge of mathematics is critical to some functions of this job. Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors and requires moderate physical demands, including constant hand, finger, and arm use, sitting, standing, or walking on uneven surfaces and/or exposure to inclement or extreme weather conditions for prolonged periods of time performing field work, completing topographic surveys, and assisting in boundary surveys and/or construction layout. Ability to be trained in the land survey concepts required to complete land survey work independently. Work may require occasional weekend, evening, or overnight trips to conduct fieldwork. Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation OpenRoads Designer is preferred. ADA Specifications The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require periodic travel up to 30%. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gewalt Hamilton Associates