Instrument Operator - Surveying

WSP; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Instrument Operator- Surveying for our Lawrenceville, NJ office. Join the Geospatial Survey team to support diverse projects from rural to urban settings and help meet client objectives with rigorous field surveys.

You will operate survey instruments on site, follow safety guidelines, complete training, and collaborate with teammates to deliver accurate data and ethical conduct. A strong willingness to learn and adapt is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climates.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide variety of projects across transportation, environmental, water/wastewater, commercial, residential, solid waste, and energy sectors.
• Utilize survey instruments to perform field surveys.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree from a survey program

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Instrument Operator- Surveying for our Lawrenceville, NJ office. Be involved in our Geospatial Survey team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Candidate can expect to be a supporting role for work on a wide variety of projects including transportation, environmental, water/wastewater, commercial, residential, solid waste, and energy from rural areas to urban areas.
• Utilize survey instruments to perform field surveys.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Must possess a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work outside in all climates.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree from a survey program
• 1-2 years of survey experience

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $41,000.00 - $67,760.00

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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