Surveyor Assistant

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Surveyor Assistant for our Mooresville, NC office to support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting conventional, aerial, mobile and terrestrial surveying projects by accompanying and assisting other WSP field surveying staff members. Learn more about WSP's Geospatial Team by viewing this video.  https://vimeo.com/390798645/f3e8decde8

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Under direct supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for land surveying activities.
• Using survey instruments to perform field surveys for civil transportation projects.
• GPS surveying.
• Working closely and collaboration with a dynamic team of experienced professionals..
• Observe and comply with all company and related safety rules.
• Under direct supervision, use survey instruments to perform various types of property surveys on projects of basic complexity and/or scope, which could include boundary, existing condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, and profile maps.
• Provides entry-level land surveying assistance that accounts for accurate survey data, and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to site inspection and survey findings using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of land survey experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
• Ability to travel as projects dictate.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening, including a valid Driver's license
• This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.  #LI-PJ1