What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geospatial Land Surveyor position at The Foth Companies?
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their .
Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Geospatial Land Surveyor who has a desire to contribute to our clients' success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of our Des Moines, IA location.
Overcrowding, safety, and aging infrastructure - these are all challenges faced by every community today. As a member of Foth's geospatial/survey team, you will help clients meet these challenges while minimizing impacts to the community and the environment. Working to support development of utilities, roads, and bridges for municipal, state and airport clients; you will be a part of providing effective solutions that are cost-conscious and practical, while utilizing the latest technology.
Primary Responsibilities: - Conduct impactful technical civil engineering activities for municipal and transportation projects from field to finish
- Utilizing digital level to set high accuracy elevations on project control and benchmarks
- Operating traditional land surveying tools (GPS/Total Stations) to complete topographic mapping surveys
- Calculating horizontal and vertical positions from engineering plans for contractors to utilize during construction season
- Providing field support for 3D scanning and sUAS (Drone) operations
- Completing property research for Land Surveying activities
- Utilizing 2D for platting activities
- Drafting of existing site conditions utilizing multiple software programs
- Ability to travel 15-20% of the time
- Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related degree
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Proficiency in Microstation
- Experience using Trimble survey equipment
- Previous working experience with point cloud extractions is highly preferred
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.
About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units - Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions - each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients' toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth's commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients' achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
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