Description

A Surveyor is a professional responsible for measuring and mapping land surfaces.

• Measuring Land: Surveyors use a variety of tools and technology, including GPS, GIS (Geographic Information System), and traditional measuring instruments, to accurately measure land, air space, and water areas.

• Mapping and Plotting: Creating detailed maps and plots of land areas, including boundaries, topography, and other physical features.

• Boundary Determination: Determining, verifying, and recording land boundaries for property ownership, development, and legal purposes.

• Construction and Development Support: Providing critical information for construction projects, including elevation, dimensions, and topography to guide building and infrastructure development.

• Legal Documentation: Preparing and maintaining sketches, maps, and reports of legal descriptions of surveys to inform legal deeds and property transactions.

• Compliance with Regulations: Ensuring surveys and measurements comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including zoning, land use, and environmental laws.

• Research and Analysis: Researching historical property records and land titles to resolve disputes and inform survey work.

• Collaboration with Professionals: Working with engineers, architects, and planners on construction projects and land development.

• Use of Technology: Employing and staying current with the latest surveying technology and software for data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

SKILLS/QUALIFICATION

• Educational Background: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.

• Licensing:

** Licensure as a professional surveyor is often required, which involves passing a series of exams.

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of surveying technology and software.

• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate findings clearly in written and verbal forms.

• Physical Fitness: Capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate different terrains.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Surveyors usually work outdoors in the field, often in remote locations, but also spend time indoors for planning, analysis, and reporting.

• Career Prospects: The demand for surveyors is often linked to construction and development activities. As such, job prospects can fluctuate with the economic climate.

• Surveyors play a crucial role in land development, construction, and the legal determination of property boundaries, blending technical expertise with fieldwork and analysis.

Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law.

Job Craft

Primary Location US-SC-Jenkinsville

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 243863

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A