What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Land Surveyor position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding a Professional Land Surveyor to our Transportation team based in Brighton, MI .
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
Tetra Tech is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to be a part of our Brighton Michigan Survey Group. The Survey Group primarily supports infrastructure design, environmental, and land development projects for project managers situated in our Michigan and Ohio offices. We are looking for an individual that is highly motivated and experienced and is familiar with field equipment and processing software. Excellent communication and organizational skills will be important to mesh with our current team and to contribute on large multidimensional projects. We currently utilize some of the most modern equipment and software from Riegl, Leica, Trimble, Microstation/Microsurvey, and Autodesk. We are a department that highly values in-person, in-office teamwork, but also equips staff to work independently. Tetra Tech is a company that seeks to identify the skills & gifts of each individual and position them to maximize their growth and contributions.
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems byLeading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Additional Information
Tetra Tech is adding a Professional Land Surveyor to our Transportation team based in Brighton, MI .
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
Tetra Tech is seeking a Licensed Professional Surveyor to be a part of our Brighton Michigan Survey Group. The Survey Group primarily supports infrastructure design, environmental, and land development projects for project managers situated in our Michigan and Ohio offices. We are looking for an individual that is highly motivated and experienced and is familiar with field equipment and processing software. Excellent communication and organizational skills will be important to mesh with our current team and to contribute on large multidimensional projects. We currently utilize some of the most modern equipment and software from Riegl, Leica, Trimble, Microstation/Microsurvey, and Autodesk. We are a department that highly values in-person, in-office teamwork, but also equips staff to work independently. Tetra Tech is a company that seeks to identify the skills & gifts of each individual and position them to maximize their growth and contributions.
- Work directly with Project Managers and Surveyors to develop work plans, budgets, schedules and contracts.
- Ascertain client deliverable requirements, build specifics into work plans, and guide staff in meeting accuracy and content standards.
- Provide direct guidance and support to CAD operators and crew chiefs.
- Develop and refine Health & Safety Plans in conjunction with Project Managers & clients and implement with field staff.
- Contribute primarily in-office, with occasional presence at project locations.
- Build department understanding of software's in-use, refine processing steps, and implement changes.
- Prepare drawings, create, and modify drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicrostationORD.
- Bachelor’s degree (or set of completed coursework) in Surveying/Engineering/Geomatics sufficient to carry out aforementioned roles, and to qualify to sit for licensure exams.
- Professional Licensure in the State of Michigan
- At least four years’ experience as a Licensed Land Surveyor that includes responsible charge of field/cad staff.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicrostationORD proficiency.
- Experience in legal boundary determinations, principles of boundary survey low, and proficiency tapping into repositories of legal documents.
- Experience in route surveys, alignment analysis/determination, and completing MDOT projects.
- Experience managing construction support surveys at the municipal level, or for private construction firms.
- Experience with data processing software, such as Leica Infinity, Trimble Business Center, MicroSurvey StarNET, and Riegl Riscan PRO.
- Able to work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet changing conditions & priorities.
- Equally comfortable contributing in group settings and independently.
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems byLeading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Additional Information
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