Assistant Land Surveyor​/PLS

Description

Project Surveyor (PLS)

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Land Surveyor/PLS located at our El Paso Office. The successful candidate will have at least 5+ years of experience after licensure (PLS) in all phases of land surveying, construction, boundary and topographic surveying. HZ is a leading Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery to our clients in the public and private sector.

We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent.

Location:

El Paso, Texas

Reports to:

Survey Practice Leader and El Paso Office Managing Principal

Employment type:

40 FT Hours

Registration(s):
Texas (PLS) Required

Education:

Associates degree

Duties:

* Support and manage survey staff of 5 senior Survey Party Chiefs with chain/rod men assistants.

* Provide project management and technical oversight for: topo mapping (drone and ground), platting, boundary, ALTA, and construction staking efforts.

* Manages and maintains all instruments and measuring devices including drones, scanners, levels, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, Trimble Business Center, and data collectors.

* Knowledge of Trimble field equipment and data collector software.

* Manage CADD drafting efforts for plats.

* Prepare and finalize plats for public and private clients.

* Download and upload survey data to and from field staff.

* Oversee drone ortho-image and topographic surveys.

* Mentor and train survey staff and provide QC mentorship.

* Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of staff vehicles, tools, and equipment.

* May assist in preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD software.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

* Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.

* Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.

* Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.

* Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

* Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.

* Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.

* Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.

* Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.

* Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project.

Role

Competencies:

* Sharing Information:
Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.

* Critical Thinking:
Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.

* Adaptable:
Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.

* Plans Effectively:
Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.

* Demonstrates Self-Discipline:
Refraining oneself from skipping important steps to make decisions or get work done.

Qualifications:

* PLS in Texas with 5+ years' experience.

* Associate's degree.

* Working knowledge of surveying.

* Highly motivated.

* Ability to work well in a team environment and manage survey crews performing topo, boundary and construction staking.

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to operate Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GPS equipment, Trimble data collectors, and digital levels, and other related equipment.

* Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Civil 3D, Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, etc.) and other similar software used in surveying.

* Valid Driver's License.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

* Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.

* Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #team

HZ by viewing our Linked

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Benefits & Perks:

* Health insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)

* Dental insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)

* Vision insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)

* MDLive Telehealth

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