Project Surveyor

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc in Knoxville, TN seeks a Project Surveyor to apply advanced surveying techniques and work with senior survey and engineering professionals on diverse projects. You will process field data and produce high-quality survey drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a Professional Land Surveyor, preparing deliverables, and staying current with surveying technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency on every project.

Qualifications

• Must have strong surveying principles and practical application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Process field survey data with MicroStation and AutoCAD to create survey drawings.
• Collaborate with a Professional Land Surveyor on calculations per standards.
• Ensure work complies with client standards, specifications, and documentation.
• Assist survey team and contribute to problem solving.
• Interpret engineering documents for survey application.
• Perform field data collection for hydrographic, GPS, lidar, and UAV surveys.
• Prepare survey deliverables using industry-standard software.
• Stay updated on surveying technologies to improve outcomes.
• Carry out additional surveying-related tasks as required.

Job description

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

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.

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.
• 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