Assistant Surveyor

American Engineering; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American Engineering in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Assistant Surveyor to join our field team. You will work primarily in the field with a small crew, collecting data using GPS, robotic total stations, levels and data collectors.

Responsibilities include learning from experienced surveyors, operating survey equipment, defining surface features, and assisting in data gathering and benchmarks. Extended hours and occasional travel may be required; a valid driver's license and prior surveying

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours including Saturdays and travel out of town, possibly for a week at a time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous surveying experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Learn from surveyors and party chiefs with decades of experience.
• Operate survey equipment such as, but not limited to, total stations, levels, GPS, and data collectors in a proficient manner to define surface features and collect pertinent data.
• Advance through opportunities with a survey operation which has operated in Hampton Roads for 50 years.
• Perform instrument adjustment and calibration; operate total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment.
• Maintain survey vehicles and equipment.
• Assist field activities to identify benchmarks and clear areas for data gathering.
• Drive stakes to set grades and survey control points.
• Walk and carry equipment across uneven terrain.

Skills

Driver's license

Previous surveying experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Data collectors

Levels

Job description

American Engineering is currently looking for an Assistant Surveyor to work with our survey division located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Successful candidates will work primarily in the field with a 2 or 3-person field crew.

Primary duties may include but are not limited to completing field surveys by collecting data using GPS equipment, Robotic Total Station or other conventional surveying equipment.

Responsibilities

• LEARN from surveyors and party chiefs with decades of experience
• TECHNOLOGY - Operate survey equipment such as, but not limited to, total stations, levels, GPS, and data collectors in a proficient manner to define surface features and collect pertinent data.
• ADVANCE through opportunities with a survey operation which has operated in Hampton Roads for 50 years.
• Perform adjustment and calibration of survey instruments and operate total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment
• Ensure maintenance of the survey vehicles and equipment
• Assist in hands-on field activities as needed to identify benchmarks or clear areas for data gathering.

Duties may also include the following:

• Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects, search for property corners and survey control points.
• Regularly walk, stand, crouch or stoop. Carry equipment up, down and across irregular terrain. Walk over rough, uneven or slippery surfaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours including Saturdays and ability for potential travel out of town, possibly for a week at a time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous surveying experience highly preferred