Field Land Surveyor

Msconsultants; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ms consultants, inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a Field Land Surveyor to perform field surveys for engineering projects spanning roads, sites, recreation areas and bridges.

The role involves boundary determinations, property and right-of-way locations, and data processing with survey software. Responsibilities include collecting field data, preparing site layouts, operating total stations, GPS, scanners, and producing precise field notes.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment
• Experience with Civil engineering software including MicroStation and Civil 3D
• Effective communication, written and verbal skills
• Surveyor Intern or Professional Land Surveyor preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• The Surveyor will conduct land surveys for boundary lines, retracement of government survey lines, and re-establishment of land survey corners.
• Assemble field data notes to make calculations and process data using survey computer programs for topographical and site surveys.
• Determine boundary lines and locations of real estate, private property and right of way of roadways.
• Determine precise locations of roads, buildings, utilities and features; survey grade and topography for various engineering projects.
• Prepare survey sites and remove obstacles to perform the survey.
• Operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, GPS, etc., to collect field data.
• Create legible and accurate field notes.

Job description

Field Land Surveyor — ms consultants, inc., Columbus, Ohio

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Land Surveyor to join our team in one of our Columbus, Ohio office. This position will perform work on a variety of field surveying assignments to facilitate the completion of engineering projects including roads, building sites, recreational areas, and bridges.

Responsibilities

The Surveyor will conduct land surveys for the determination of boundary lines, the retracement of government survey lines, and re-establishment of land survey corners. You will also assemble field data notes to make calculations and process data using survey computer programs for topographical and site surveys.

• Determine the boundary lines and to determine the locations of real estate, private property and right of way of roadways.
• Determine the precise location of roads, buildings, utilities and observable features. Survey the grade and topography for various engineering projects.
• Types of field surveys include Boundary Surveys, Topographic Survey, ALTA/ASCM Land Title Surveys, Project Control Surveys, Hydrographic Surveys and Construction Layout and As‑built Surveys.
• Prepare survey sites and remove necessary obstacles, including debris, brush, tree limbs, etc. to perform the survey.
• Adjust and operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, GPS, and other standard survey equipment to collect field data.
• Create legible and accurate field notes.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong math skills
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment, their use and care.
• Experience with civil engineering software including MicroStation and Civil 3D a plus.
• Effective communication, written and verbal skills.
• Surveyor Intern or Professional Land Surveyor preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to climb up and down steep hills generally through heavily wooded areas, and in all types of weather conditions.
• Be able to carry the survey specific equipment necessary (depending on the assignment, the equipment can weigh in excess of 50 pounds)
• Be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Be able to walk on uneven ground; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Be able to work outdoors for long periods of time.
• Comfortable performing job duties in outdoor settings that may include proximity to rivers, lakes, ponds, and other waterways.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.