Survey Instrument Person

Paycom - ATS; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery, an ENR Top 500 design firm, seeks an experienced Instrument Operator to support surveying projects across highways, bridges and utilities. This role requires technical knowledge of surveying methods and equipment, and meticulous field notes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with math coursework and a valid Maryland driver's license; prior field experience is a plus. Join WM to contribute to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience using surveying equipment and understanding measurement methods.
• Ability to keep accurate field notes for each job.
• Strong mathematical background (algebra and trigonometry) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying equipment and apply measurement methods for distances, elevations, areas, and angles.
• Maintain and organize field notes for each project.
• Support engineering and land surveying tasks as part of WM field teams.

Skills

Instrument Operator

Surveying methods

Field notes

Education

High school diploma with math coursework

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Founded in 1975, Wallace Montgomery is a recognized leader in planning, engineering, and construction management. As an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, WM’s staff of Professional Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, Technicians, Construction Inspectors, and Support Personnel work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving highways, bridges, transit facilities, water resources, utilities and water & wastewater facilities.Wallace Montgomery (WM) is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Instrument Operator. Work requires the application of technical knowledge of surveying methods, equipment and techniques in the measurement/determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries and other features of the earth's surface. This person performs such tasks as: using equipment and understanding measurement methods to be used, keeping field notes for each job.High school graduate with major coursework in mathematics (algebra and trigonometry) and one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a variety of engineering and land survey work a plus. Possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.