Surveyor

ALCOSAN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALCOSAN is seeking a Surveyor to perform field surveying for the Regional Conveyance division in Allegheny County. The role involves leading surveys, transcribing notes, and coordinating with engineering teams.

Candidates should hold a PA Professional Land Surveyor license or be eligible, possess a PA driver’s license, and have experience with GPS, ArcGIS, and related tools. A drone survey option is preferred for aerial data collection.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for entry.
• Must possess PA Driver's License and PA surveying license.
• FAA Remote Pilot Certification preferred.
• Experience with surveying equipment and field notes is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serves as party chief for surveys and maintains field notes.
• Directs laborers for pre-survey prep and site location tasks.
• Transcribes field notes into data and drawings.
• Uses ArcGIS and other software.
• Obtains data from property records as required.
• Reviews survey drawings for standards compliance.
• Operates survey equipment and accessories.

Skills

Data input

Equipment input on purchases

Vehicle operation

Survey equipment operation

Seal easements

Drone surveying

Education

High School diploma or GED

PA Driver's License

Professional Land Surveyor license (PA)

FAA Remote Pilot Certification (preferred)

Registered Surveyor license (PA)

Tools

ArcGIS

Trimble GPS Receiver

Theodolite

Transit

Auto level

Total station

Data collector

Lock Level

Abney Levels

Job description

ALCOSAN is committed to providing wastewater treatment services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From our Board of Directors to our Executive Director, leadership and staff; we work to enhance the community’s quality of life and safety by protecting our rivers and streams. After 60 years of continued design, construction and operations of the sewer system and treatment plant, we now have 400 plus employees serving residential, commercial and industrial customers in 83 communities throughout Allegheny County.

Position Summary

The Surveyor is responsible for performing surveying work for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority.

Job Duties

• Serves as party chief/instrument person for surveys, maintaining appropriate field notes and sketches.
• Participates in and direct laborers in brush cutting and other necessary work required prior to, or in conjunction with, surveying activities. Also performs a similar function regarding location of ALCOSAN facilities or facilities impacting ALCOSAN systems.
• Transcribes field notes and sketches into compiled data, cross sections or drawings.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, ArcGIS and other relevant software
• Obtains data from County and Municipality property records as required.
• Research property and titles, as required to support the Regional Conveyance division.
• Review metes and bounds and other property descriptions provided to the Authority.
• Review survey drawings performed by others to ensure conformance to ALCOSAN CADD standards.
• Understand the ALCOSAN Plant Coordinate System and how it correlates to the standard coordinate systems.
• Maintenance of a Monument and Control network for the Regional Conveyance Division and Engineering & Construction Division.
• Review of Contractor or Consultant Provided Coordinate files for completion.
• Operates Engineering and Construction Department’s Reproduction Equipment.
• Participates in equipment test, pilot plant operations, special sampling programs and experimental projects.
• Obtains maps and other documents, equipment or supplies as requested.
• Delivers or picks up contract documents, plans, legal notices, and other material as directed.
• Performs other duties associated within the Engineering and Construction Department as directed.

Job Duties (cont.)

Tools and Equipment: GPS, Theodolite, transit, auto level and total station; Lock Level and Abney Levels

Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to:

• Input and import data, in electronic form, via the computer.
• Provide input on proposed survey equipment purchases
• Operate an Authority vehicle(s) during the workday.
• Operate a Trimble GPS Receiver Equipment, Theodolite, transit, auto level, total station, and data collector
• Be able to seal easement plats
• Operate a drone to take aerial photos and perform surveying duties (preferred)

Minimum Education Level Required

• High School diploma or GED required.

Required Certifications / Licenses

Must possess a current and valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, Registered Surveyor (Professional Land Surveyor) License in the State of Pennsylvania, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certification (preferred)

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Authority to comply with all federal, state, and local statutes governing equal employment opportunity.