Survey Technician

Survey Technician

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC ("MES") is looking for a Survey Technician to join our team! MES is a multifaceted utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. The Survey Technician is responsible for translating project objectives between the office and the field and direct all duties of field survey while performing calculations appropriate field activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain care of all surveying and data collection instruments
• Record the results of surveying and verify the accuracy of data
• Transmit survey data to the proper files in the computer network, which includes sending data to the office from remote locations on a daily basis, and be able to acquire the data for field use when necessary.
• Prepare legible written field notes and daily records and maintains cut sheets for staking projects
• Assist in training of staff on field methods and instrument use.
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Lead survey crew by providing direction and leadership by demonstrating an attitude for safety, cost control, efficiency and professionalism.
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations
• Achieve performance objectives and financial metrics (see Key Performance Indicator document)
• All other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 120 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and/or equivalent combination of education & experience
• SIT or PS license preferred
• Minimum five (5) years applicable experience in the surveying industry
• Required to have satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a valid driver's license
• Proficient with field survey instruments, principles of survey measurement, staking, and marking
• Field experience leading survey crew
• Basic understanding of the Civil3D platform and technology a plus
• Must be willing to travel up to 100% in both urban and remote area
• Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams including technical and non-technical personnel
• Resourceful, action-oriented, creative, and analytical thinker
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Strong planning, organization, preparation, and execution capabilities
• Open to new ideas, innovation, and change
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to change

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Primarily work outdoors, must be able to work in extreme heat and cold
• Regularly required to walk for long distances
• Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.