Project Surveyor: Field-to-CAD Innovator in Georgia

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a skilled Project Surveyor to join our team in Atlanta. You will apply advanced surveying techniques while collaborating with senior professionals to support diverse, exciting projects.

The role requires 5+ years of land surveying experience, licensure readiness in GA, and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads/InRoads, GPS networks, lidar, and UAV data collection. Strong communication and independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification in Surveying, qualifying to sit for licensure examinations in Georgia.
• 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.

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.

Skills

GPS networks

Hydrographic surveying

Lidar/UAV data

Problem solving

MS Office

Verbal/written comms

Field data collection

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Surveying certification

Georgia licensure readiness

PLS license aspirational

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a skilled Project Surveyor to join our team in Atlanta. You will apply advanced surveying techniques while collaborating with senior professionals to support diverse, exciting projects.

The role requires 5+ years of land surveying experience, licensure readiness in GA, and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads/InRoads, GPS networks, lidar, and UAV data collection. Strong communication and independent work skills are essential.