Project Surveyor

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Are you a skilled surveyor with a passion for precision and a knack for problem-solving? Fisher Associates is seeking a dynamic Project Surveyor to join our team! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our projects, ensuring that our land surveying services are not only accurate but also aligned with our high standards. You'll play a vital role in bridging the gap between different disciplines within our project teams, ensuring that every project runs smoothly from start to finish. If you're ready to make a big impact on exciting and diverse projects, we want to hear from you!

Why Fisher Associates?

At Fisher Associates, we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities, enhances sustainability, and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• Be Heard, Be Valued - We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate - Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team on diverse and impactful projects.
• Career Growth - Advance with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing training.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, optional half-day Fridays, and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits - We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions, comprehensive health insurance options and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow - Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Minds -just a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage, connect, and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the future-where your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are: Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C, is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. All services are delivered through the firm's signature "Clientship" philosophy, which emphasizes not only customized, innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication, deep expertise, and proactive client advocacy.

Salary Range: $83,200 - $91,520 annually

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.


Essential Functions:

• Supervises survey technicians, field crews, and CADD technicians on the project team.
• Performs routine and complex survey calculations and control adjustments.
• Performs, assigns, or assists with records research.
• Performs, assigns, or assists with CADD drafting assignments.
• Analyzes boundary evidence and parcel/ROW records to determine property boundaries and Rights of Way.
• Determines and documents property boundaries, easements, and land ownership details to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Creates detailed topographic maps and surveys to provide essential data for project planning and design.
• Maintains positive client relationships, understanding project requirements, and facilitating all deliverables to ensure an outstanding customer experience using Clientship Philosophy.
• Provides QA/QC on survey work completed for all sectors.
• Act as a mentor to those less experienced members of the project team.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in surveying software and equipment, including AutoCAD, GPS, total stations, and data collectors.
• Previous experience in land surveying
• Professional Survey License required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of Land Surveying, including boundary determinations, control adjustments, topographic surveying/mapping, NYSDOT Standards and Procedures, and ALTA requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation preferred.
• Uphold professional performance standards aligned with the company's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships in adherence to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Demonstrate high-quality work and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively across all levels, fostering respect, trust, and active listening in all interactions.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and outcomes with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
• Exhibit a proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills while demonstrating sound judgment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Manage projects, time, and tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while adapting to changing priorities.
• Accept and respond positively to feedback.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and distance.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Traveling on an occasional basis to project sites located throughout New York
• Must be able to access and navigate construction sites and job areas
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.


Salary Description


$83,200 - $91,520 annually