What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Surveyor - Early Career position at Shive Hattery Group, Inc.?
Description
This is a full-time entry - level position assisting in land surveying duties including but not limited to: boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking including both field and office duties, and as-builting underground utilities.
This position is available in our Cedar Rapids and or Iowa City locations. Shive-Hattery fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying, civil engineering, landscape architecture and building projects.
Requirements
- Less than two years’ experience as a Survey Crew Member or new graduate with a two-year technical degree in Surveying or Civil Design, preferred but not required.
- Ability to operate and maintain survey equipment including but not limited to robotic total stations, GPS survey equipment, data collectors and automatic levels, preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and collaborations skills.
- Perform office functions including utility research, creating stake out points, creating topo / as-built exhibits, and proficiency with Microsoft office products, preferred, but not required.
- Ability to interpret construction plans, preferred, but not required.
- Work in a team environment but also be willing to work independently.
- Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying and or site-specific safety practices.
- Responsible for job specific quality.
Would also be responsible for:
- Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Familiarity with Civil 3D software is a plus.
