Instrument Person

SGC is a well-established surveying firm that excels in delivering exceptional results through precision, accuracy, and innovative solutions. With a stellar reputation and a team of dedicated professionals, SGC is a trusted partner on a wide range of projects across multiple market sectors. Leveraging their technical prowess and attention to detail, SGC navigates complex challenges with ease, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Through innovation and the use of advanced technologies, SGC is at the forefront of the industry, shaping the future of land surveying. With a commitment to excellence, SGC continues to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in the field, providing clients with reliable and impactful solutions that lead to better customer outcomes.

As a Survey Instrument Person, you will work in our field survey crews, supporting large-scale linear energy infrastructure projects throughout the United States. You will be responsible for operating conventional surveying equipment and for the efficient and effective collection of survey data to be utilized in the preparation of plans and reports. This position requires the application of standard field techniques in carrying out a sequence of related measurement tasks. Exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of alternatives.

**Compensation is based on experience.**

Responsibilities of the Survey Instrument Person:

• Operating conventional surveying equipment including but not limited to Total Stations, Levels, Data Collectors, etc.
• Execute specific, field-related assignments using prescribed methods as requested by a Project Manager, Project Surveyor or Survey Technician III.
• Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, collects data, keeps proper notes, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the survey equipment, the equipment room, and all survey vehicles.
• Notify the project supervisor of the status of supplies that may be running low.
• Supervisor or Survey Technician III screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work.
• Receives supervision on new aspects of assignments

Requirements of the Survey Instrument Person:

• Associates degree in engineering or surveying from an ABET-accredited curriculum or five years of related experience a plus
• 1 years of experience as an Instrument Person REQUIRED.
• Valid driver’s license required

Work Environment

Environmental demands and work environment for a Survey Instrument Person at SGC are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to travel 100% to field project sites
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding; machine operation; etc.) most of the workday;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds frequently
• Required to exert physical effort in navigating difficult terrain frequently

**We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other valuable benefits to support your well-being and future.**