Survey Technician I/II/III

MDU Resources Group, Inc.; Glendive, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits package

Job summary

WBI Energy Transmission is seeking a surveying/mapping professional to support supervisors, land surveyors, project engineers, and GIS personnel in pipeline routing and as-built projects in Montana. The role emphasizes safety and accurate record-keeping in land development and pipeline work.

The ideal candidate has a two-year degree in surveying or geomatics, with experience in AutoCad, PLSS, or GPS, and several years of related technical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-year degree in surveying or related tech or equivalent experience.
• AutoCad, PLSS and/or GPS education or experience.
• Three or more years of related technical experience.
• Five years related technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveys and mapping of routes for pipelines, relocations, and related facilities.
• Prepare exhibits, construction maps, and pipeline design drawings.
• Write centerline and legal descriptions for pipelines and facilities.
• Maintain maps, drawings, and records for accurate representations of facilities.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Land surveying/mapping knowledge

Pipeline/route surveying experience

Education

Two-year degree in surveying/civil technology/geomatics

Associate degree in surveying/civil technology/geomatics

Bachelor’s degree in surveying/civil technology/geomatics

LSI certification (Montana/ND/SD/WY)

Tools

AutoCad

PLSS

GPS

Job description

Responsible for performing technical duties in the areas of surveying and mapping in support of supervisors, land surveyors, project engineers, and Geographic Information System (GIS) personnel.Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a working knowledge of land surveying/mapping at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in surveying, civil technology or geomatics or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• AutoCad, Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) education or experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of land surveying/mapping at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in surveying, civil technology or geomatics or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Three years related technical experience.
• AutoCad, Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) education or experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of land surveying/mapping at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree in surveying, civil technology or geomatics or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Five years related technical experience.
• AutoCad, Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) education or experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in surveying, civil technology, or geomatics.
• Pipeline/route surveying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil technology, or geomatics.
• Pipeline/route surveying experience.
• Land Survey Intern (LSI) certification in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wyoming.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists supervisors, land surveyors, project managers, engineers, and GIS personnel with surveys and mapping of routes for new pipeline construction, pipeline relocations and replacements, as builts, topo, well locations, and tracts of land for WBI Energy Transmission and other business unites as requested.
• Prepares exhibits, construction maps, and pipeline design drawings.
• Writes centerline descriptions and legal descriptions for pipelines, access, tracts, and other miscellaneous facilities.
• Maintains maps, drawings, and records to assure accurate representation of company facilities.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

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