Project Surveyor

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a skilled Project Surveyor to join our team in Atlanta. You will apply advanced surveying techniques and collaborate with senior survey and engineering professionals to support diverse projects.

The role requires extensive field and data processing experience, familiarity with GDOT standards, and licensure aspirations in Georgia. You will contribute to deliverables, stay current with survey technologies, and work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Surveying, qualifying to sit for licensure examinations in Georgia.
• Aspiration to obtain a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Georgia.
• Experience with mobile/terrestrial lidar, UAV data, and hydrographic surveys.
• Familiarity with GPS networks and related data collection.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles and practical applications.
• Experience with GDOT standards and processes, including MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and InRoads.
• Knowledge of hydrographic, GPS, lidar, and UAV surveying methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in FAA Part 107 certification for UAV operation.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude.
• Capability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process daily field survey data using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD to create high-quality survey drawings.
• Collaborate with a Professional Land Surveyor to perform survey and design calculations adhering to standards.
• Ensure all work complies with client standards, specifications, and required documentation.
• Provide assistance to survey team members and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Interpret engineering documents and digital files for accurate survey application.
• Perform field data collection and reduction for hydrographic surveys, GPS networks, lidar data, and UAV data.
• Support preparation of survey deliverables using industry-standard software and tools.
• Stay updated on emerging surveying technologies and software to improve project outcomes.
• Carry out additional surveying-related tasks as required.

Skills

Surveying

GPS networks

Lidar data

UAV data

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surveying certification (GA licensure readiness)

PLS license aspiration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

GDOT software

Job description

Accura Engineering is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you will apply advanced surveying techniques while working collaboratively with senior survey and engineering professionals. Your contributions will support the successful completion of diverse and exciting projects.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Duties/Responsibilities

• Process daily field survey data using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD to create high-quality survey drawings.
• Collaborate with a Professional Land Surveyor to perform survey and design calculations adhering to federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Ensure all work complies with client standards, specifications, and required documentation.
• Provide assistance to survey team members and contribute to problem‑solving efforts.
• Interpret engineering documents and digital files for accurate survey application.
• Perform field data collection and reduction for hydrographic surveys, GPS networks, lidar data, and UAV data.
• Support the preparation of survey deliverables, including models and reports, using industry‑standard software and tools.
• Stay updated on emerging surveying technologies and software to improve project outcomes.
• Carry out additional surveying‑related tasks as required.

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Certification in Surveying, qualifying to sit for licensure examinations in Georgia.
• 5+ years’ experience in Land Surveying.
• Aspiration to obtain a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Georgia.
• Experience with the collection and reduction of mobile and terrestrial lidar data, UAV data, and hydrographic surveys.
• Familiarity with GPS networks and related data collection
• Strong understanding of surveying principles and practical applications.
• Experience with GDOT standards and processes
• Experience with GDOT software, including MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and InRoads.
• Knowledge of hydrographic, GPS, lidar, and UAV surveying methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in obtaining FAA Part 107 certification for UAV operation.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive attitude.
• Capability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet project deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify