Instrument Person - UMIAQ Design

uiccareers-uicalaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UMIAQ Design seeks a Survey Instrument Person to support field data collection for maps, plans, and construction documents on Alpine, Alaska projects. You will work in a small team year-round, operating GPS, traditional, and level surveying equipment in challenging outdoor conditions.

The role involves a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation with a collaborative team in Alpine, enabling hands-on field data gathering and integration with design teams for long-term projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or three years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel to remote project locations and work in challenging environments.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and work on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain field survey equipment.
• Use GPS to position markers and benchmarks at designated locations.
• Support Party Chief and assist in staking out construction or development sites.
• Verify measurements and critical data with the Party Chief.
• Conduct field reconnaissance to identify survey landmarks and control points.

Skills

GPS & Survey Equipment

Measurement Accuracy

Field Stamina

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree or 3 years experience

Tools

GPS devices

Traditional survey equipment

Job description

Overview

UMIAQ Design is seeking a survey Instrument Person to support the survey projects at Alpine on the North-Slope of Alaska. As an Instrument Person, works on a tow to three-person team to assist collecting field data used for creating maps, plans, and construction documents. The position will work year-round in the field often using GPS, traditional, and level survey equipment.

The UMIAQ Design survey team is actively working on many exciting long term design projects. The survey AutoCAD will work on a rotation 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation with a small team of professionals in a collaborative office setting located in Alpine, Alaska.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Field Equipment Operation:
  
  
  • Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field.
  
  
  • Ensure all instruments are functioning properly and adjust as needed for accurate readings.
  
  
  • Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks at designated locations.
  
  


• Support for Party Chief:
  
  
  • Help establish and mark reference points on the ground and assist in staking out construction or development sites.
  
  
  • Work alongside the Party Chief to verify and check measurements and other critical data.
  
  
  • Conduct field reconnaissance to identify survey landmarks and control points.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with variety GPS, traditional, and leveling surveying equipment


• Attention to Detail: Ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations.


• Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate rough or uneven terrain.


• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues in the field to ensure accurate data collection.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field; or three years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to travel to remote project locations using various modes of transportation, including aircraft, boats, snow machines, four-wheelers, and other off-road vehicles.




• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.




• Must be able to walk and work on unimproved terrain and active construction sites, often in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions

• May require travel to remote areas of Alaska throughout the year.




• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures as low as -50°F.




• Field assignments may involve exposure to harsh weather, rugged terrain, and limited access to amenities.




• Work may be conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor field environments, including active construction sites.