Survey Instrument Operator

Survey Instrument Person

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis seeks to hire a Survey Instrument Person to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As a Surveying Instrument Operator, you will usually work a 10-hour day, 4 days a week with occasional opportunities for overtime. You will primarily spend time outdoors and engage in active, sometimes strenuous, work. You will often stand for long periods, walk considerable distances, and carry survey equipment over varying terrain. You can also be exposed to all types of weather. Work location can vary between in town and out-of-town project locations. Out-of-town projects can require overnight stays, when this is necessary lodging and per diem will be included. We are seeking a candidate who will show enthusiasm, dependability and the desire to learn and be trained on equipment and survey standards. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a global firm with room for advancement.

Role Accountabilities:

• Conducting field surveys; taking field measurements; and the compilation, update, and maintenance of maps.
• May conduct surveys utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
• May assist in collecting electronic linear and angular measurements using electronic total stations with on board data collection routines to assist office staff with computing and adjusting field traverse closures.
• May assist with collecting topographic, planimetric or other as-built data on various project sites. Collection activities may require use of brush clearing tools (i.e. machete, brush hook, chain saw) or lifting of 50 to 75 pound man-hole covers.
• May compute simple computations to compile data to establish primary control points for projects.
• Works under direct supervision from a Survey Party Chief.
• Keep survey equipment and survey vehicle maintained and organized.
• Communicate with other team members in an effective manner, both orally and written.
• Learn new procedures and equipment.
• This position requires a current valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Survey / Field work experience or demonstrated continuous work history.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with LEICA brand GPS, Electronic Total Stations, and Digital Levels

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $42400 - $53000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.