Registered Land Surveyor

EMC Engineering Services Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Good work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Registered Land Surveyor in Columbus, GA. The ideal candidate will manage complex surveying projects, supervise staff, and maintain client relationships. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Land Surveying or related field, GA RLS registration, and at least 5 years of experience. EMC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package after 60 days of successful employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and organize surveying assignments with full technical responsibility.
• Plan and develop surveying projects of considerable scope and complexity.
• Supervise work of survey department staff and other professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying or related field

GA RLS registration

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Consistent with applicable law, EMC provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability. Applicants with disabilities may contact EMC’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or [phone] for assistance in accessing the online application system. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and details on your requested accommodation. EMC will make every effort to respond to your request promptly.

Registered Land Surveyor

Location

Columbus - Columbus, GA 31907 US (Primary)

Education

Associate Degree

Category

Surveying

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Some Travel Required

Job Description

The REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR will have full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Plans and develops surveying projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major organization programs. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of concepts and approaches. The Registered Land Surveyor shall maintain liaison with individuals within and outside his/her organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to his/her field. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience.

Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

• Plans, develops, coordinates and directs a number of large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance or is responsible for the entire surveying program of an organization when the program is of limited complexity and scope. The extent of the responsibilities of RLS generally includes a few (3-5) subordinate supervisors.
• Conceives, plans and conducts research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity. The problems must be approached through a series of complete and conceptually-related studies, are difficult to define, require unconventional approaches, and require sophisticated research techniques. Available guides and precedents contain critical gaps, are only partially related to the problem or may be large lacking due to the novel character of the project.
• As a staff specialist, the RLS serves as the technical specialist for the department or division of the company in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned are of responsibility. RLS shall stay abreast of new methods and developments affecting his/her organization of the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of survey department staff, other professionals, and technicians. Evaluates the progress of the staff and results obtained and recommends major changes in order to achieve overall objectives.
• This position requires good communication skills to effectively maintain relationships with existing clients and to develop new client relations. As a means of maintaining and developing client relationships, the Registered Land Surveyor is expected to spend time, outside of normal business hours if necessary, participating in local civic organizations, community events, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• GA RLS registration is required; registration in additional states preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license required; must have satisfactory driving record in accordance with EMC fleet insurance requirements.
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by military, industrial, port, and other client sites.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
• Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Regularly use headphones and earpiece.
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Regularly understand the speech of another person.
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Benefits

• EMC provides a good work environment for individuals who are looking for a career and not a job.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background check, have a clear driving record and pass a drug screen.
• EMC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package after 60 days of successful employment.
• EMC is an EEO Employer, Drug Free Work Place and E-Verify Participant.