Project Surveyor: Field-to-CAD Lead in Hydro, GPS, Lidar

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires 5+ years in land surveying, GDOT standards familiarity, and licensure progression toward a PLS. You will work with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and UAV data, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Field survey data processing

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Independent task management

Driver's license

Education

Certification in Surveying

Aspiration to become PLS

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

AutoCAD

Job description

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

The role requires 5+ years in land surveying, GDOT standards familiarity, and licensure progression toward a PLS. You will work with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and UAV data, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.