Professional Land Surveyor- Seattle, WA

Futurerecruit.net; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Seattle. This full-time role involves processing field notes, drafting in AutoCAD, and conducting thorough research on property boundaries. You will collaborate closely with project managers and clients to ensure successful project completion while applying your extensive knowledge of Washington State survey standards and legal principles. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in land development and construction projects, particularly in the Puget Sound region. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in the field of land surveying.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of surveying experience in land development and construction.
• Current Washington State Professional Land Surveyor registration required.

Responsibilities

• Draft line work in AutoCAD from collected survey data.
• Research legal records and perform topographic mapping.

Skills

Land Surveying

Boundary Principles

Project Management

Field Surveying

Legal Descriptions

Communication Skills

Education

Washington State Professional Land Surveyor registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Land Development Desktop

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Professional Land Surveyor-Full-Time

Location: Seattle, WA, 98072

What you will be doing:

• Reduce and process field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel.

• Draft line work in AutoCAD from collected survey data.

• Research legal and survey records to obtain information about property boundaries, including deeds, easements, vacations, dedications, right of ways, riparian rights, etc.

• Perform topographic mapping and construction staking preparation.

• Work with field and office personnel, both as a team member and independently, to produce Record of Surveys, A.L.T.A. surveys, Short Plats, Long Plats, Final Plats, Final Condominium Plats, Boundary Line Agreements, Boundary Line Adjustments, easement exhibits, and any document required for project completion.

• Adjust conventional and G.P.S. control networks.

• Comprehend and create standard and complicated legal descriptions.

• Resolve boundaries using accepted boundary and legal principles and case, state, and federal laws.

• Apply rotations and translations when necessary.

• Work closely with Director of Land Surveying to develop project scopes and schedules.

• Work closely with Director of Land Surveying to develop, track and maintain project budgets.

• Develop working relationships with LDC clients, ascertaining the client’s true needs and anticipating any potential problems.

Experience you will need:

• Current Washington State Professional Land Surveyor registration – multi state preferred.

• 8 years minimum field/office surveying experience in land development and construction projects.

• Land development project experience specific to the Puget Sound region.

• Experience working with local municipalities including King/Snohomish/Pierce counties.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license including a clean driving record and ability to meet company insurance requirements.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Washington State survey standards.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Washington State Revised and Administrative Codes.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the federal Public Lands Survey System.

• Thorough knowledge of boundary principles and applicable laws and statutes.

• Knowledge of municipal and state design standards and codes.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Land Surveying.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Civil3D and Land Development Desktop (Knowledge of Inroads/MicroStation a plus).

• Knowledge of Office programs: Word, Excel, etc.