Takes part in providing survey support on projects to ensure construction compliance with plans, photogrammetric work, measurements, boundaries, calculations, and codified requirements for public and private sector client projects. Tasks may include performing land surveys on various assigned construction projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity, which may include visually mapping/drafting legal boundaries and the potential placement of structures, utilities, and installations. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, uniformity, thoroughness, and legal compliance for survey documents.

WSP is seeking a Survey Field Technician to join our dynamic and growing Survey-Geomatics team in Orlando, FL. Our local survey team has a professional services presence of 30 years in Florida, professional mentors with a combined experience of 130 years. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career that provides challenging opportunities and encourages you to excel, includes challenging work environments, unique survey project types and exciting locations.

• Perform field work efforts for land surveying services of all types
• Operate survey total station, GNSS/GPS and level instruments
• Record survey data in field books and/or data collector
• Maintain field equipment in a clean and secure manner
• Perform pre-start vehicle checks to ensure operability, maintenance and safety
• Assist with survey file processing and field calculations
• Work on several jobs simultaneously
• Maintain good client relations
• Project Related Responsibilities: All facets of surveying projects including but not limited to:
  • Collection of record data for boundary surveys
  • Establish project control monumentation
  • Collection of topographic information for 3D mapping
  • Coordinate with office staff
  • Providing construction layout on WSP project.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years relevant experience
• Appropriate health and safety knowledge/training
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Basic computer skills and technical competence
• Commitment to take on the challenging work within the WSP organization
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel to project site for extended periods of time
• Must pass background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with utility locating
• Additional compensation for candidates with survey-geomatics experience, training or certifications such as Certified Survey Technician, (CST), program

Physical Demands

• Performing work in a variety of climate conditions including hot and cold weather climates
• Ability to work in field walking, standing, and using a variety of hand-held equipment for extended periods is required
• Must be able to work in a field environment and have the ability to travel as required 

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