Land Surveyor

We are seeking a highly skilled Land Surveyor to join our team in the Road Department. As a Land Surveyor, you will be responsible for performing survey work, including data collection, survey data reduction, and preparation of topographic base drawings.

• Collects survey data and produces scale drawings from the data, establishing bench marks, and obtaining other data needed to plan and design projects.
• Uses survey data and standard specifications to assist engineers in the preparation of plans for proposed road and bridge improvements.
• Performs surveys to establish right of way lines, property lines, and boundaries between municipalities.
• Completes in-house title searches on properties to complete the necessary right-of-way documentation to comply with federal requirements for state and federal funded construction projects.
• Gathers property boundary information and drafts grading permits and construction easements as needed for projects.
• Acts as primary contact to negotiate grading permits or construction easements with property owners to facilitate construction projects.
• Acts as a Notary Public for all legal documents.
• Records and tracks executed legal documents with the Register of Deeds.
• Ensures the orderly progression of construction projects by performing the physical layout of the project as requested by the resident inspector or contractor.
• Checks alignment of construction, keeps detailed records of construction staking data, and completes and records final measurements for preparation of as-built drawings.
• Collaborates with contractors, utilities, Road Department staff, and/or other stakeholders to implement necessary field changes that may arise during the construction project.
• Assists other engineering personnel in performing inspections and testing related to project quality control.
• Performs office work such as filling out forms, keeping records, filing documents, and reproducing documents or drawings.
• Ensures co-workers have calibrated and functioning survey and/or construction related equipment to perform their duties.
• Creates project numbers for Road Department projects and provides updated information to the Finance Department.
• Oversees seasonal staff or coworkers as assigned.
• Responds to information requests from the general public.

• An Associate's Degree in Land Surveying or related field is required.
• A minimum of five years' experience in applying surveying techniques to civil and transportation engineering projects is required.
• Registration as a Professional Surveyor in the State of Michigan or Certification as a Survey Technician (Field Track, level III) is desirable.

• This position works in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
• This position is expected to travel to project locations, meetings, and appointments.

Please note that this job description is subject to change based on the needs of the department.