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Summary

We are in search of a Project Land Surveyor eager to take on a leadership role and contribute to the growth of our Land Survey Group in Central Iowa. In this role, your primary focus will involve executing land surveying tasks for diverse projects encompassing Land Development, Transportation, Water, and Governmental Services. These projects may include residential and commercial subdivisions, roadway and municipal improvements, plats, and legal descriptions, among others. As the supervisory Iowa Registered Professional Land Surveyor, you will collaborate with HR Green project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors, and work closely with our Iowa GIS Group to enhance real-time data collection methods and techniques. The GIS Group comprises highly technical GISP professionals, and an IAPLS ensures accuracy meeting project requirements.

As a licensed professional, the Project Land Surveyor acts as the company's authorized agent, delivering technically sound products that surpass client expectations. This role requires completing assigned tasks with minimal direction from the Group Leader or Project Manager, with potential involvement in marketing, business development, project management, and client communication on a limited or assigned basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct or supervise research of public records in relation to land surveys.
• Conduct or supervise field surveys associated with land surveys.
• Draft easement descriptions and prepare easement plats.
• Generate legal descriptions and prepare plats for land surveys.
• Oversee various surveying functions, including topography surveys and construction surveys.
• Proactively identify and address technical, schedule, or financial issues through effective communication with the Project Manager or other management staff.
• Participate in the preparation of engineering services proposals, including calculating/estimating time schedules and costs of proposed work.
• Independently communicate on technical matters with the client.
• Participate in field survey work as defined in the Staff Land Surveyor position description.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of five years or more of experience in land surveying.
• Advanced knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.), CADD software, and other engineering automation tools.
• Capability to operate technical analysis equipment and computer equipment correctly after receiving training.
• Strong technical verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical literature and engineering plans.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering/land surveying knowledge to solve assigned tasks and activities.

Certificates and Licenses

Must have received a professional Land Surveyor license from the applicable state in which he/she will operate. Must possess a valid state driver's license and must be able to drive a vehicle.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

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HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.