What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Summit Design and Engineering Services?
Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play.
At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!
We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.
Summit Design and Engineering is seeking a qualified Professional Land Surveyor to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple, concurrent projects that variously involve control surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, boundary surveys, route/corridor surveys, as-built surveys, and construction staking
- Prepare proposals, negotiate contract scope and fees, And participate in project accounting and billing
- Ensure prescribed safety practices are followed and oversee quality control for project deliverables
- Play a central role in coordination and communication with project stakeholders
- Lead, supervise, and mentor/develop subordinates
- Perform CAD drafting, data processing, and other survey project tasks as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications
- NC Professional Land Surveying licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Prefer a minimum of eight years of progressive land surveying experience
- In-depth knowledge of surveying practices, methodologies, techniques, and standards
- Minimum three years in a management or supervisory role
- Proven project management skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts
- Self-motivated with good time management skills
- Extensive GNSS surveying experience
- Robotic total station and precise differential leveling survey experience
- Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Proficient with Trimble or equivalent survey data processing software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Valid Driver's license with good driving record and ability to drive
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Associated or Baccalaureate degree in surveying, geomatics, or an engineering degree
- Professional land surveying licensure from one or more additional southeastern states
- Basic proficiency with Bently MicroStation
- Experience with GIS data collection and Esri ArcGIS Pro software
- Experience with terrestrial laser scanning
- Experience with photogrammetric and LiDAR aerial surveys
- Experience with NCDOT route location survey practices and procedures
- Certified Drone Pilot (Remote Pilot Certificate; FAA Part 107)
Working Conditions
This position is primarily office based, but also requires job site visit and occasional overnight travel. The work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and client driven.
Physical Requirements
The position requires extended periods of time being seated or standing in front of a computer, periods of time travelling in a vehicle to/from project sites, and when working in the field, carrying survey equipment with weights of up to 45 pounds.
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.
A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.
