Field Land Surveyor

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Land Surveyor to join our team in one of our Columbus, Ohio offices. This position will perform work on a variety of field surveying assignments to facilitate the completion of engineering projects including roads, building sites, recreational areas, and bridges.

The Surveyor will conduct land surveys for the determination of boundary lines, the retracement of government survey lines, and re‑establishment of land survey corners. You will also assemble field data notes to make calculations and process data using survey computer programs for topographical and site surveys.

• Determine the boundary lines and the locations of real estate, private property, and right‑of‑way on roadways.
• Determine the precise location of roads, buildings, utilities, and observable features.
• Survey the grade and topography for various engineering projects.
• Types of field surveys include Boundary Surveys, Topographic Survey, ALTA/ASCM Land Title Surveys, Project Control Surveys, Hydrographic Surveys, and Construction Layout and As‑built Surveys.
• Prepare survey sites and remove necessary obstacles, including debris, brush, tree limbs, etc.
• Adjust and operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, GPS, and other standard survey equipment to collect field data.
• Create legible and accurate field notes.

• High school diploma (required).

• Strong math skills.
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment, their use and care.
• Experience with civil engineering software including Micro Station and Civil 3D (a plus).
• Effective communication, written and verbal skills.
• Surveyor Intern or Professional Land Surveyor preferred but not required.

The surveying work is performed on construction sites, in heavy traffic areas, and on rough terrain.

• Be able to climb up and down steep hills generally through heavily wooded areas, and in all types of weather conditions.
• Be able to carry the survey‑specific equipment necessary (depending on the assignment, the equipment can weigh in excess of 50 pounds).
• Be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Be able to walk on uneven ground; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Be able to work outdoors for long periods of time.
• Be comfortable performing job duties in outdoor settings that may include proximity to rivers, lakes, ponds, and other waterways.