Land Surveyor jobs in Independence, MO

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Professional Land Surveyor 

At Great River Engineering, we pride ourselves on being a leading civil engineering consulting firm in Missouri, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. Our dedicated team of highly skilled professionals has a proven track record of designing and executing projects that are not only efficient, but also environmentally conscious. We foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and continuous learning, positioning our employees for success in a rapidly evolving industry. Joining the Great River Engineering family means becoming a part of a community that values integrity, passion, and excellence in every project we undertake. Embrace the opportunity to work with the best and brightest minds in the field, creating a lasting impact on our communities and shaping the future of civil engineering.

SUMMARY 

Serve as Professional Land Surveyor to perform boundary and topographic surveying projects. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to Survey Team Leader.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Perform and oversee the development of boundary and topographic surveys using a variety of surveying methods.
  
• Supervise and provide technical and project managerial support to assigned surveyors and technicians.
• Perform Business Development functions such as sales to existing and new Clients.
• Act as Project Manager and Project Surveyor on projects as required to meet Team and company needs.
• Help train and mentor surveyors, technicians and supporting staff.
• Coordinate with other company staff as required.
• Be an example to aspire to within the Team, the Company and our Client base. 
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE
Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Missouri and other states as required for projects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally in an office environment or in the field surveying.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Riding and/or driving in a vehicle is commonly required for up to 6 hours at a time.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Most work weeks will be 40 or more hours. Hours are somewhat flexible and some late evenings and/or weekends may be required. 

TRAVEL
There may be occasional overnight travel for this position. Some local day travel may also be required. 

SKILLS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid drivers license required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Valid Drivers License 
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification