What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Surveyor position at WILSON ENGINEERS, LLC?
Department: Survey/Geomatics
Location: Minden, NV
Wilson Engineers provides technically sound and feasible solutions that focus on the client’s needs. Team dynamics and leading-edge technology lets our professionals implement forward thinking designs. With offices in Minden and Reno, Nevada, we are well placed to serve our clients with Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, Grant Opportunities, Planning, Surveying, Site Development, Hydrology/Hydraulics, Landscape Architecture, Residential Design, Water Resources, Expert Testimony, Hazard Mitigation Planning, and Roadway Maintenance & Design.
We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor to join our team. This position is 40 hours per week in our Minden or Reno offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs surveying assignments within company and industry standards using a computer aided drafting as an aid to draft and document deliverables.
- Assists in preparing survey proposals and manage budgets.
- Responsible to manage field crews.
- Assists in maintaining staff schedules and deliverables.
- Prepares accurate, complete, and value-added work products and perform complex survey computations.
- Ensures timely project delivery by completing assigned tasks on or ahead of schedule.
- Perform construction staking calculations.
- Analyze and review work of survey crews and technicians.
- Responsible for reducing field data utilizing field codes and stringing (field to office data collection).
- Prepares cut sheets.
- Interpret design plans for construction staking calculations and coordinates with engineering staff to ensure proper interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of local and federal surveying laws and regulations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
- Understand tolerances and accuracy as they relate to project needs.
- Analyzes title reports and legal descriptions along with necessary map and deed research.
- Assists in boundary analysis.
- Prepare plats and legal descriptions.
- Prepares Tentative Maps, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, Record of Survey and ALTA Maps.
- Works closely with Director of Surveying, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers to obtain project information and ensure drawings are accurate and complete.
- Reviews all work for completeness and accuracy before submitting to supervisor for review.
- Assists in setting up and maintaining Survey Standards.
- Identifies, recommends, and practices ways to be productive and efficient.
- Provides accurate account of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not mandatory.
- Proven experience in land surveying with 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar tools.
- Proficiency in State Plane Coordinate Systems.
- Proficient with Trimble Business Center.
- Strong data analysis skills for interpreting survey data accurately.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to utilize sound judgment, independent decision making, and prolonged focus.
- Strong background working and thriving in a team-based environment.
The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.
Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:
- Medical Plan
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
