What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Surveyor position at Pickett and Associates?
About Us:
We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
About The Role:
This position is responsible for the planning, execution, and production of various types of land survey drawings and map substitutes from inception to completion with minimal supervision and direction.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Plan and ensure the execution of land surveys and other survey related documents
- Interprets survey field notes to prepare certified boundary surveys, topographic surveys, right-of-way control surveys and other survey related documents
- Process and verify the accuracy and of data collected
- Supervise and ensure assigned survey field crew is following survey methodology, providing high-quality production, and gathering all necessary information needed to meet the survey requirements
- Assist VP of Surveying with general business development tasks; including client management and the preparation of proposals.
- Prepare and maintain project progress and status reports, letters, files, and other documentation related to projects
- Analyze and interpret technical information and/or property descriptions for surveying or related operations
- Provide land boundary and surveying related expert testimony in court cases, when needed.
- Utilize Civil3D, Trimble Business Center and other industry related software as needed to complete projects
- Sign and seal completed surveys
What You Bring:
- Must possess a Professional Surveyor and Mapper License (PSM, PLS, LS) (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in surveying and mapping field or other related field (preferred)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in responsible charge of all aspects of surveying and mapping projects (required)
- A valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider is a condition of initial and continued employment (required)
- Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
- Proficient with latest version of Civil3D and other surveying and mapping software
- Proficient in running and adjusting various survey instruments including GPS equipment, levels, and robotic total stations with electronic data capabilities
- Proficient in technical math, including Geometry and Trigonometry
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, Trimble business center, GIS and GPS
- Extensive knowledge of survey and mapping principles, practices, standards, procedures, and general project management processes
- Knowledge of principles and practices of photogrammetric mapping, LiDAR and other remote sensing
- Must be highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work successfully in a high-pressure environment and demonstrate the ability to meet fixed deadlines on a timely basis
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds over rough terrain
- Must have the ability to work both as an individual contributor and within a collaborative team environment
- Ability to travel as needed
So...Why Join Us?
You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute our business and have a very visible and tangible impact on our clients’ worlds. By joining our journey, you will contribute to the evolution of our expanding company while continuing to be “stretched” and inspired along the way!