Surveyor - Farmington Hills

Fishbeck; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision/Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee ownership opportunities

401(k) with profit sharing

Hybrid/flexible schedules

Job summary

Fishbeck, a 100% employee-owned firm with over 70 years in the field, is seeking a Surveyor to join the Survey team and support topographic mapping, construction staking, and boundary/control surveying using conventional gear, robotic total stations, and GPS.

You will adjust and operate modern survey equipment, read construction plans, record measurements, perform property research, and create surveys for AutoCAD Civil 3D. Report to a Senior Professional Land Surveyor and work on diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of related surveying experience.
• Ability to work independently on project sites and with safety requirements.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and operate modern survey equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans for staking and layout.
• Record survey measurements and data with notes and sketches.
• Conduct property research and collect field data for boundary surveys.
• Prepare boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and as-built surveys for AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Skills

Surveying experience

Staking and layout

Field data collection

Plan interpretation

MS Word & Excel

Education

Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GPS surveying equipment

Robotic total stations

Job description

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Surveyor to help us keep building.

Working with our Survey team, you will support topographic mapping, construction staking, and boundary/control surveying using conventional survey equipment, robotic total stations, and GPS.

What You’ll Do

• Adjust and operate modern survey equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications to perform construction staking and layout.
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches.
• Perform property research and collect field data to execute boundary surveys.
• Process survey data and create boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and as-built surveys for use with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Report directly to a Senior Professional Land Surveyor.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience required; bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of related surveying experience.
• Ability to work independently on project sites while complying with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for extended periods, and perform tasks requiring bending, kneeling, and climbing. Good vision, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness are essential.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT FISHBECK

Live well, work well, be well. Fishbeck believes in the benefits of a corporate wellness program and has woven it into our culture. We have been recognized over the years for best practices in work-life balance, diversity and multiculturalism, employee communication and recognition, education and development, and community initiatives.

We are a team at Fishbeck and want to keep our staff happy and healthy. We offer premium benefits to keep you and your family at your best, because we truly believe in the benefit of being well.

SEE MORE ON BENEFITS BELOW.

BENEFITS

Insurance

• Health, Dental, Optical, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• LifeLock

Equity

• 401(k)/ROTH Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Bonus Potential

Education

• Professional/Technical Membership Support
• Technical and LeadershipTraining
• Health and Safety Training
• Customized Orientation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Challenges
• Wellness Activity Reimbursement
• CPR/First Aid/AED Training

Time away

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Medical Absence Time

Day of Service

Employees are encouraged to take a Day of Service each year in support of a non-profit or local charity. This paid time off provides staff with opportunities to serve in new ways, builds camaraderie among teams, and hopes to inspire others to give back.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fishbeck, we create and maintain an inclusive environment where differences are valued and there is understanding, communication, and respect among all individuals. Our unique culture capitalizes on the strengths resulting from our differences. We are an employer of choice, attracting a diverse workforce that provides innovation and excellence in everything we do.

We actively seek a diverse candidate base and offer career development and internship programs. Once you are on our team, you can expect nondiscriminatory, merit-based promotions, and competitive compensation as we work to nurture and support our talented staff.

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