Project Surveyor

Davita Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Surveyor to join their team in Woodridge, Illinois. The role involves understanding client needs, creating property boundaries, and preparing survey documents. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and technical knowledge in surveying principles and practice, backed by relevant experience. Competitive salary and robust benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Health Savings Account with V3 contribution

401(k) with up to 6% match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/disability insurance

Paid time off and volunteer paid time off

Award-winning wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school or technical school training with courses in surveying technology, or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of relevant survey experience.
• LSIT or CSIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds company values by understanding client needs.
• Prepares survey documents and performs project research.
• Assists in creating property boundaries and collects field data.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication

Teamwork

Land Surveying

Project Management

Education

High school or technical school training in surveying technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

What's next in your Survey career? Join us and grow your career! We are always looking for experienced Surveyors to join our team! This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills as you will be interacting with internal team members and external clients. In addition, you must be able to work independently as well as in a team-based environment while managing several major project activities at once.

About Us

As a civil engineering consulting firm, we transform communities. Our diverse array of specialties includes surveying, civil engineering, contracting, environmental, planning and landscape architecture services. We believe in excellence in all we do, with an unwavering commitment to success. With approximately 425 employees across 6 U.S. states and 1 office in Canada, we are a growing firm, creating exciting opportunities for our staff!

General Responsibilities include:

• The Project Surveyor upholds V3's values and standards by understanding and responding to client needs while providing quality consulting services.
• Assists in creating property boundaries for roads, pipelines, facility sites, subdivisions, and other right of ways and easements by visibly marking location boundaries under the direction of the survey project manager.
• Assists in the collection and processing of 3-dimensional field data.
• Prepares survey documents and computations associated with boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographical surveys, etc.
• Performs project research.
• Reviews and evaluates survey field notes with supervisor.
• Prepares survey drawings and descriptions utilizing AutoCAD and other related software packages as directed.
• Provides construction-related services including construction plan interpretation, computes point data to provide to field crews, and communicates with Client.
• Reviews applicable reference materials, location specific statutes, and communicates with other survey staff in order to apply and maintain current understanding of surveying terminology and requirements.
• Understands and applies surveying procedures and regulations and follows appropriate V3 Standards.
• Proficient in understanding and complying with required safety procedures and practices; works in a safe manner and complies with all safety regulations.
• Ability to travel for short periods of time.
• Markets V3's capabilities within the surveying specialty to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• May perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Qualifications

• Possesses a strong working knowledge of land surveying.
• Possesses a high degree of understanding of the principles and practices of surveying.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
• Possesses understanding of easements and related research.
• Possesses a solid understanding of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to read plans and understand boundary and topography.
• Understands project schedules and budgets; is able to work efficiently within project guidelines.
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner within the team and with other disciplines working on the project.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects.
• A disciplined, thoughtful performer within a team environment.
• Conducts oneself consistently in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain a high-performance level in a fast-paced, accountable environment.
• Minimum of a high school or technical school training with courses in surveying technology, or equivalent experience.
• LSIT or CSIT preferred. Must possess and maintain a current driver license in good standing.
• Three to five years of relevant survey experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account with V3 contribution
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life/disability insurance
• Paid time off, volunteer paid time off, and holidays
• Customized programs such as
  1. High5! Employee Recognition Program
  2. Career Charter Program - where you meet regularly with your supervisor to craft a career that meets your goals and drives your passion
  3. Our award-winning REVITALIZE Wellness Program that offers individual and team walking & wellness challenges
  4. VSR Social Responsibility Program - where you can get paid for volunteering with our partner charitable organizations.

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