Senior Data Technician

Cornerstone Energy Services Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled surveying professional to perform advanced field surveys, prepare calculations and reports, and support project planning with GIS data.

The role requires strong AutoCAD and data reduction capabilities, with client interaction and QA oversight as key duties. The candidate should hold an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field and be eligible for LSIT or CST Level III; 2–7 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in surveying or closely related field.
• Ability to obtain CST Level III and/or LSIT.
• 2–5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or LSIT or 5–7 years’ experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and base map creation.

Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring advanced field survey knowledge.
• Prepare calculations, layouts, and reports for survey projects.
• Utilize computer programs for data gathering and report generation.
• Attend client meetings as required.
• Analyze reports, maps, and aerial photos for project planning.
• Maintain QC/QA standards for data.
• Review QC/QA data performed by Survey Data Technician.

Skills

Advanced survey

GIS concepts

GPS data capture

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Boundary determinations

Client interaction

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in surveying

LSIT or CST Level III eligibility

Tools

Carlson Civil Suite

Trimble Business Center

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Civil 3D

Pix4D

Job description

About Cornerstone Energy Services

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We Collaborate Closely With Developers And Operators Of Oil And Gas Pipelines And Electric Transmission Systems, Supporting Both Extensive Linear Projects And Site-specific Developments. Our Work Is Guided By Three Core Values

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform work that requires advanced knowledge in the application of field survey.
• Prepare calculations, layouts, reports, etc. for survey projects.
• Utilize various computer programs for data and information gathering, formula calculations, various studies and report generating and prepares written reports.
• Attend client meetings – as required.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and aerial photographs for project planning.
• Exercise discretion and judgment and apply survey principles to meet project challenges.
• Communicates with Principal Surveyor, Project Manager and/or Survey Coordinator about workload.
• Continually monitors hardware, software, and technology.
• Strong communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain QC/QA standards and procedures for office and field data.
• Review QC/QA data performed by Survey Data Technician.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are performed in office and field settings.
• The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and extended keyboard use and reading of computer screen.
• Must be able to work outdoors and on construction sites, exposed to outside environmental conditions – extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, and atmospheric conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends to meet project demands.
• Position requires travel (expected to be 10%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• Position requires long hours and physical ability to hike through a variety of terrains while carrying equipment of approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of the practices associated with survey records research.
• The ability to incorporate field notes and survey data into computer based drafting software for reduction to engineering.
• The ability to consolidate survey data, as-builts, aerial photo data, and maps, etc. into presentable and accurate base maps for design and finished drawings and easements using AutoCAD.

Position Descriptions

Successful projects start with the Cornerstone 82

• Advanced understanding of GIS concepts and processes uses and operations of GPS data capture equipment and software.
• Excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Outlook are required.
• Experience with Carlson Civil Suite, Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, Civil 3D, Pix4D.
• Experience with processing point cloud data.
• Experience with 3D survey drawings.
• The ability to maintain a great deal of interaction with clients.
• The ability to make boundary determinations under responsible charge.
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.

Experience And Education

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in surveying or closely related field.
• Able to obtain CST level III and/or LSIT.
• 2-5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or LSIT or 5-7 years’ experience