Surveyor​/Engineering Technician

Employee Type:
Regular. This position is responsible for ground and unmanned aerial surveying, AutoCAD drafting support, machine control installation and maintenance, and other duties to support the mine site.

Work location:

Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV.

• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Collect field data using GPS and traditional surveying equipment.
• Calculate volumes moved by equipment, including stockpile volumes, truck/shovel yards, pond capacities, etc.
• Establish control and targets for aerial surveys.
• Pilot UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for aerial surveys and process data to produce topographic maps, calculate quantities, and produce aerial photos.
• Perform CAD applications such as volume computations, haul/ramp designs, and 3‑D modeling.
• Manage data in spreadsheets as required.
• Calculate monthly pit inventory and ore severed for royalty payments, as well as end‑of‑month reports and maps.
• Construction staking of haul roads, ponds, boundaries, etc.

• Create GPS files for equipment in the operations department.
• Draft using AutoCAD for mapping, permitting, mine plans, etc.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate surveying and machine control equipment.
• Provide various survey support to departments for special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work independently or cooperatively with co‑workers on projects while organizing day‑to‑day activities.
• Knowledge of land surveying and engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient in technology (AutoCAD, Carlson/Trimble, Microsoft 365).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.

• A minimum of two years of post‑secondary education in civil engineering technology, surveying, or a related discipline and/or appropriate surveying and computer experience.
• Additional relevant surveying experience preferred.
• A FAA Part 107 drone license is required, or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.