Surveyor Engineer

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks a skilled survey professional to support field operations, plan pre-survey activities, assign tasks, and ensure accurate data collection.

You will train crew, operate surveying instruments, and prepare topographic maps and reports while upholding safety and quality standards. A background in heavy civil/highway projects and familiarity with Trimble/Leica equipment are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of survey experience in heavy civil/highway construction.
• Experience with Trimble and Leica equipment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with Project Managers, Resident Engineers, and contractor representatives.
• Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
• Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
• Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates various type of surveying equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Performs complex surveying and engineering calculations and prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, and other survey and engineering reports.
• Represents Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
• Proactively supports and enforces all Safety Polices and Standards and other Company Policies and Procedures.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standards of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities for self-development and to advance organizational goals.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with Project Managers, Resident Engineers, and contractor representatives.
• Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
• Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
• Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates various type of surveying equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Performs complex surveying and engineering calculations and prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, and other survey and engineering reports.
• Represents Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
• Proactively supports and enforces all Safety Polices and Standards and other Company Policies and Procedures.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standards of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities for self-development and to advance organizational goals.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We understand that not all candidates will have all the duties and experience listed, we will provide training and support when needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of survey experience with a heavy Civil / Highway construction is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with Trimble and Leica equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and MS Outlook Exchange is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3d, and or Trimble Business Center.

Schedule

• Variable Shifts
• Weekend availability

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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