Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.)

M&S Engineering LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) to assist a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in a range of surveying services.

The SIT will process GPS data, perform calculations for survey control, and prepare various maps including tract, parcel, and ALTA maps. Field checks and monument setting are part of the job, with strong emphasis on data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associates in land surveying or equivalent experience required.
• Texas S.I.T. registration is required.
• At least 3 years of surveying experience.
• Knowledge of GPS surveying methods and data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Process GPS data to obtain survey results.
• Perform calculations for survey control and measurements.
• Prepare tract, parcel, ALTA, corner, and ROW maps from source documents.
• Conduct field checks and update maps before client delivery.
• Carry out physical tasks such as staking and monument setting.
• Read title commitments and plans.
• Review survey data for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain communication with RPLS regarding progress and issues.

Skills

GPS surveying

Field data collection

Survey data review

Education

Associates in land surveying

S.I.T. registered in Texas

B.S. in land surveying (plus)

Tools

GPS technology

Job description

Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E is seeking a qualified Surveyor-in-Training (S.I.T.) at our Fort Worth, Texas location. This position will be responsible for assisting a RPLS in a variety of surveying services.

Responsibilities

• Process data collected via Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to obtain necessary results
• Perform calculations to establish coordinates for survey control and survey measurements
• Prepare tentative and final tract maps, parcel maps, Record of Survey maps, ALTA maps, corner records, right-of-way maps, and similar documents from a variety of source documents and data
• Perform field checks, correct, and supplement maps prior to delivery to a client
• Physical tasks such as pounding stakes, setting monuments, clearing line, etc.
• Read and understand title commitments, engineering and architectural plans
• Processes and reviews survey data for completeness and accuracy
• Maintains close communications with the RPLS to report survey progress, problems with and possible resolution to pertinent issues hampering project survey completion

Qualifications

• Associates in land surveying or equivalent experience, required
• B.S. Degree in land surveying is a plus
• S.I.T. registered in Texas
• 3 years minimum surveying experience
• Must be knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of cross-country utility surveying
• Must have knowledge in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) survey methods, electronic data collection, the processes and computer programs necessary for survey data review and transfer to mapping
• Physical requirements including walking over uneven terrain and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match