What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Foth?
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused and results-oriented Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success by teaming with technical leaders in designing innovative solutions for complex multi-faceted geospatial projects across our three divisions: Infrastructure, Environment, and Production Solutions. As a PLS, you will utilize your technical knowledge for mentoring and educating engineers, scientists, and other geospatial specialists throughout Foth on the continually evolving application of technical advancements in your field. This position will be working out of our Franklin, WI office location.
\n- Provide technical geospatial and project management skills as a lead surveyor
- Coordinate scheduling with local survey personnel and with other Foth offices as needed
- Perform equipment installations and conduct tests requiring selection and/or adaptation or modification of equipment or testing procedures
- Complete description writing, interpretation and layout for a variety of surveys including easement, property, ALTA, site, topographic, construction staking, etc.
- Perform right-of-way platting including, but not limited to, research, horizontal and vertical control, preparing base maps, computing existing R/W, parcel lines, permanent and temporary easements, and writing descriptions for purchasing of R/W and easements
- Prepare legal descriptions
- Perform boundary/control surveying and mapping
- Maintain and operate instruments, measuring devices and other field equipment
- Assist in 3D laser scanning efforts
- Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent education and experience
- 7 years of survey experience
- WI DOT experience with ROW Platting and TPP Platting
- Professional Land Surveyor License in Wisconsin
- Experience with the following Trimble technology: Business Center-Data Management Software, Robotic Total Stations W/Vision Software
Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92 % member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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