Instrument Person - UMIAQ Design

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UMIAQ Design LLC in Alpine, Alaska seeks a Survey Instrument Person to support field data collection for maps, plans, and construction documents. You will work in small teams using GPS, traditional, and leveling equipment year-round in remote field locations.

The role involves rotating two weeks on/off with a tight-knit team, staking out sites, verifying measurements, and assisting the Party Chief to ensure data accuracy in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering tech, or related field; or three years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Travel to remote Alaska locations required (10–25%).

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment in the field.
• Use GPS systems to position survey markers and benchmarks.
• Help establish and mark reference points and stake out construction sites.
• Verify measurements and data with the Party Chief.
• Conduct field reconnaissance to identify landmarks and control points.

Skills

Survey equipment operation

Attention to detail

Physical stamina outdoors

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GPS devices

Traditional surveying instruments

Leveling 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.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska’s top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

Location: US-AK-Anchorage

Travel Requirement: 10% - 25%

Entity: UMIAQ Design LLC