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Surveyor Engineer

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025
Application Instructions

NOW HIRING AN EXPERIENCED SURVEYOR ENGINEER TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.

Benefits Include

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Growth and Career Advancement

Surveyor Engineer

Under direction of the Survey Division Manager, coordinates the activities of a field survey party; performs the most technically-complex paraprofessional field surveying duties to support Heavy Highway Construction staking, responsible for calculations, various staking including bridges, storm drain, ponds, sewer, striping, ROW, surfaces, and may include Machine Control Paving, profilographing, and performs other duties as required on heavy highway projects and commercial projects. Is responsible for the effective performance, training, and safety of all members of a field survey party. Coordinates with Project Mangers on workloads and staking needs, is focused on safety for all team members. Must know how to read plans and specifications. Actively participates in and provides input for the evaluation of personnel involved with their projects. Must be willing to work solo, nights, weekends, and be willing to travel when needed.

Starting Pay; Depends on Experience: 80k to 120k

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with Project Managers, Resident Engineers, and contractor representatives.
  • Assigns and monitors work, and provides input for evaluation of members of field survey crew.
  • Instructs and trains survey crew in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
  • Gathers field survey data through use of conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) methods.
  • Sets up, adjusts, and operates various type of surveying equipment, in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
  • Performs complex surveying and engineering calculations and prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, and other survey and engineering reports.
  • Represents Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
  • Proactively supports and enforces all Safety Polices and Standards and other Company Policies and Procedures.
  • Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standards of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities for self-development and to advance organizational goals.
  • Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as directed.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We understand that not all candidates will have all the duties and experience listed, we will provide training and support when needed.

  • A minimum of 4 years of survey experience with a heavy Civil / Highway construction is preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience with Trimble and Leica equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Good communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and MS Outlook Exchange is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3d, and or Trimble Business Center.

Schedule

  • Variable Shifts
  • Weekend availability

License/Certification

  • Driver's License (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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