Senior Field Surveyor

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of field surveying experience, a HS diploma, field readiness, and proficiency with modern surveying tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Total Stations, GPS). This role requires field work and strong communication to grow the department within the market.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; 6+ years field surveying experience required.
• Must be able to work in the field as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the professional supervision/management of Survey & Survey Mapping projects to achieve profitability, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Prepare legal descriptions, easement descriptions, and estimates of survey needs/projects.
• Conduct boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys (as part of survey projects and in support for engineering projects).
• Prepare plans and construction layouts.
• Schedule field crews while ensuring that project deadlines are met.
• Establish strategies to expand the department within the market area.
• Develop and maintain public & client relationships.
• Work in the field as needed.

Skills

Field surveying

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project planning

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

6+ years field surveying

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Total Stations

RTS (Robotic Total Stations)

GPS

Leica Geosystems HW/SW

MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads

Faro Laser Scanning

MS Excel

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! In particular, we are looking for a Senior Surveyor to contribute to our projects on a full-time, direct basis in the Milton, DE area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the professional supervision / management of Survey & Survey Mapping projects to achieve the company goals (including profitability, safety, quality, and operational excellence).
• Prepare legal descriptions, easement descriptions, and estimates of survey needs/projects.
• Conduct boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys (as part of survey projects as well as in support for engineering projects).
• Prepare plans and construction layouts.
• Schedule field crews while ensuring that project deadlines are met.
• Establish strategies to expand the department within the market area.
• Develop and maintain public & client relationships.
• This person will also need to work in the field (on an as-needed basis).
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 6+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying.

This person will be expected to work in the field, as-needed, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of relevant Surveying training; active Survey credentials in DE (e.g.: completing PS and/or FS exams to qualify for PLS or Surveying Intern certification) is preferred.
• Management and/or Project Management experience is preferred.
• Proven expertise with modern Survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: CADD, Total Stations, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, RTS (Robotic Total Stations), GPS, and Leica Geosystems HW & SW is preferred (additional exposure to MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus!).
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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