Survey Technician

 At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! 

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is looking for an entry level field survey technician to perform instrument person duties on a field survey crew.  The equipment used by WRA survey crews are robotic total stations, GNSS rovers, electronic field controllers (data collectors), levels, and various hand tools necessary to perform the necessary measurements at the project sites.  WRA also has a 3-D terrestrial scanner available for certain surveys.  The surveys performed by WRA may be for Land Development, Transportation, Government, Architecture, Environmental, and Infrastructure projects.   The types of survey performed may be topographic, control, boundary, right of way, cross-section, construction stakeout, or terrestrial scanning depending on the project needs.  These field surveys may occur within Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.  Success in this position may present opportunities within the WRA Survey Department when vacancies or department growth occur.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a robotic total station.
• Operate GNSS survey equipment for base and rover RTK, network RTK, and Static GNSS occupations.  
• Operate a Carlson Data Collector.
• Locate topographic features for mapping and contours. 
• Keep detailed field notes and sketches.
• Maintenance and adjustment of survey equipment.
• Operate 3D terrestrial scanner.
• Perform computations.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma or State Equivalent certification required.  Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Must be able to accommodate occasional overnight travel, or longer, may be needed, typically on a weekly basis or less.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies over uneven terrain.

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits
     

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

 Position # 2130

*** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position***

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