Survey Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! As a Survey Analyst in Arvada, Colorado, you will have an opportunity to work with a team on meaningful, landmark projects in the front range. As a RICK team member, you will help internal and external clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and peers. This is a position with opportunities for future growth and advancement.

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Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform research of surveying and mapping records from different sources,
• Review title report documents, analyze deeds, and retrace easements.
• Prepare and analyze survey-related CAD drawings, including boundary surveys, topographic maps, ALTA/NSPS surveys, subdivision maps, and as-built surveys.
• Assist in the preparation of legal descriptions, plats, and exhibits as required for various project types.
• Post processing of survey data and perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform calculations for boundary analysis, and other survey tasks using Civil 3D and TBC.
• Conduct closure calculations, coordinate geometry (COGO) computations, and resolve discrepancies in field data.
• Collaborate with survey project managers to ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional codes, standards, and survey regulations.
• Communicate effectively with field staff, engineers, and clients to clarify survey requirements and resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. LSI is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and other relevant software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, boundary analysis, coordinate geometry, and construction staking techniques.
• Familiarity with processing submittals to city, county, and public agencies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently, and perform accurate and precise calculations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with project teams and clients.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Colorado land use laws, regulations, and survey standards.
• Experience in preparing legal descriptions, plats, and other deliverables for public and private sector projects.
• Previous field experience as a survey crew member/crew chief is a plus.

What We Offer

• Generous Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
• Company Events
• Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities

Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.