Professional Land Surveyor - Winston-Salem, NC

The Wooten Company; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to join their dynamic Geomatics team in Winston-Salem. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to the growth of the Geomatics practice while working on diverse projects in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in land surveying, project management, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. With a focus on professional integrity and innovation, you will collaborate with clients and team members to ensure successful project outcomes. Join a company that values your growth and offers a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision options

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) company matching

Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Profit-based Annual Bonus

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• NC Professional Land Surveyor license is required.
• 5+ years of land surveying field experience needed.
• Comprehensive grasp of survey field data processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage project-related research and field activities.
• Prepare certified professional reports and maps.
• Provide recommendations for geomatics practice processes.

Skills

Project Management

Land Surveying

Field Data Processing

Robotic Total Station

GNSS Technology

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Associate Degree in related field

Tools

Computer Aided Drafting Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Wooten Company’s Winston-Salem, NC office is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor who will work closely with the Geomatics Practice team. This position provides the opportunity to be an essential part of the growth of our Geomatics practice while also being an integral participant in the continued growth of our firm.

ABOUT THE WOOTEN COMPANY

We are a multi-disciplinary firm dedicated to providing engineering, geomatics, building systems and architectural services to municipalities, counties, water and sewer authorities, educational institutions, mission critical facilities, and private industry across the Carolinas. We provide our clients with consulting for civil / environmental engineering, mechanical / electrical / plumbing engineering, architecture, and GIS / surveying services. These departments work together with our team of funding specialists to provide financing assistance for many local government projects, and we pride ourselves on having helped secure over $600 million in grants and loans for infrastructure improvements and community enhancements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consistently utilize professional level knowledge and expertise; perform specialized duties in a highly independent manner, and responsible for project management.
• Assigned duties require the consistent use of professional judgment and application of specialized knowledge and skill required of a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Manage project related research and reconnaissance.
• Manage project field activities.
• Perform and manage project computations in accordance with statutory and standardized procedures.
• Prepare and manage preparation of project deliverables including certified professional reports and maps in hard copy and digital format prepared in accordance with statutory and standardized procedures.
• Provide recommendations for continued refinement and collective implementation of high quality and efficient geomatics practice processes, including the use of emerging technologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• NC Professional Land Surveyor license (required)
• Minimum of 5 years land surveying field experience performing property, topographic, route and construction surveys.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in relative field OR comparable related experience.
• Comprehensive grasp of survey field data processing.
• Fundamental understanding of GNSS technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience and flexibility to perform field work with robotic total station and GNSS is a plus.
• Proven performance of property boundary research, computations, and platting.
• Proven competence with industry standard computer aided drafting software.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Proven experience with construction plan interpretation and staking plan preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Demonstrated attitude to grow personally and professionally in a mutually rewarding culture.

Who are you?

The Professional Land Surveyor will be comfortable in managing numerous and varying projects simultaneously and bring self-motivation, initiative, and energy to the Geomatics Department. You will be able to take survey data and make it walk and talk, understand the importance of the legal aspects of surveying, and work through potential problems.

What will you be doing?

The Professional Land Surveyor will be responsible for addressing the project needs of internal and external clients by providing high quality and efficient service with professional integrity and exemplifying the corporate vision and core values of The Wooten Company. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparation of scope and fee proposals; consideration of applicable resources, tools, and methods; survey calculations for existing conditions and existing and proposed property and easement lines; and production and certification of plats for topographic, property, and easement surveys.

Who will you be working with?

The Professional Land Surveyor will be working directly with external and internal clients, and survey field and office technicians for a variety of land surveying projects.

Where will you be working?

This position is located in our Winston-Salem, NC office. The City is home to a unique and thriving downtown along with the historic Old Salem. Our office is located within walking distance of Old Salem a historic Moravian Community turned historic district with charming cobblestone roads. The triad region is not only a great place to work, but a great place to call home.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs.
• Prescription drug plans.
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid short and long term disability.
• Paid Holidays - 9 per year!
• Generous paid time off - 5 days available immediately on date of hire!
• Up to 4% 401(k) company matching.

PERKS & TOOLS TO SUCCEED

• Lunch and Learn Seminars.
• Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Supplemental life insurance options for you and your dependents.
• Summer Hours - flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Profit-based Annual Bonus.
• Branded clothing reimbursement program.
• Employee Appreciate Events.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

The Wooten Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.