Project Surveyor

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is for a full-time Licensed Land Surveyor in any of our office locations. We are seeking a highly motivated individual capable of performing a variety of surveying tasks, including but not limited to: site and highway construction layout, MDOT design surveys, control surveys, precision industrial surveying, ALTA and topographic surveys. 

THE COMPANY
Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, planning, and architecture company. We have offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Atlanta, Georgia. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k)-match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more

A TYPICAL DAY ON THE JOB
Capable of working in the field and in the office using the latest in robotic, GPS and laser scanning hardware and software
Works as a member of a survey crew assisting the Crew Chief when performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public, private, and governmental clients
Responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of survey equipment, taking field notes, data collection, performing calculations, and working with staff on various projects
Works on office tasks, including LiDAR processing, GPS/Total Station data processing, client deliverables, including reports, maps, quality checking
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions; able to perform complex mathematical computations, including least squares adjustments and data analysis
Performs physically demanding work in all types of weather and terrain
Knowledgeable of and/or experienced in the following:
Traffic control and safety procedures for a variety of surveying and construction operations
Reading and interpreting construction plans
Developing grade sheets or staking files/CAD models to support construction projects
Principles of surveying and construction layout
Maintains professionalism on the job (e.g. attire, honesty, and respect for personal property)
Must be able to travel locally and nationally based on project demands, with approximately 30% travel
Per diem and lodging is provided for all travel assignments
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field
Experience working on MDOT projects not required, but favorable
5+ years of experience in surveying
Licensed professional surveyor or ability to become licensed per new licensing guidelines

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