Survey Crew Chief

Houston Engineering, Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health and dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

HSA & FSAs

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a Survey Technician for its Grand Forks office. In this role, you will travel to jobsites to gather field survey data, ensuring compliance with regulations and performing calculations and quality checks. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in various survey projects and possess strong technical skills with software like Auto CAD. The firm offers competitive pay, significant bonuses, extensive benefits, and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in various survey projects including DTM and construction surveys.
• Excellent technical skills in required software and survey techniques.
• Strong communication skills are crucial for this role.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various jobsites to gather survey data.
• Process and ensure compliance of survey data to regulations.
• Perform calculations, deed research, and quality checks on drawings.
• Perform simple surveying calculations, deed research, deed plotting and map checks.
• Perform quality control checks of plats and drawings prepared by other technicians.
• Ensure schedules and productivity objectives are achieved.

Skills

GPS survey techniques

Microsoft Office

Auto CAD/Civil 3D

Micro Station

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Writing skills

Team-player attitude

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

At Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) we are scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, programmers, and surveyors providing innovative and practical leading-edge water quality and sustainability solutions to public, private and non-profit clients. Our unique perspectives on joining web technology with engineering science has made us a leader in the development of climate and environmental decision support systems.

Our Grand Forks office is looking to expand its services in Surveying. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found here!

Job Description

• Travel to various jobsites to obtain necessary survey data and jobsite information.
• Gather field survey data to determine precise location & measurements of points, elevations, and contours, etc.
• Process survey data, ensuring compliance to applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Perform simple surveying calculations, deed research, deed plotting and map checks.
• Perform quality control checks of plats and drawings prepared by other technicians.
• Ensure schedules and productivity objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive field and office experience in route survey projects, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, DTM projects, and construction surveys using GPS survey techniques.
• Excellent computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office, Auto CAD/Civil 3D and/or Micro Station.
• Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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