Description
WSP is currently searching for a Survey Technician to join our Survey Geomatics team out of our Valhalla, NY and/or New York, NY offices.
As a Survey Technician, you will be part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Perform survey office work in a production role under the guidance of the management team.
- Work with and provide guidance to Field Staff when needed.
- Work with our survey teams throughout the New York Metro Region.
- Produce survey plans and other deliverables.
- Prepare setup files for field crews.
- Perform research, compile records, process and review survey data.
- Make initial boundary placement determinations and initial adjustments to survey control for review by the management team prior to approval by a PLS.
- Utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project tracking programs, Microsoft office products, and other types of software on a daily basis.
- Work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
- Interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings and represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
- 5+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or 3+ years if the candidate has a degree in land surveying.
- Experience or training in the use of drafting programs and survey data processing programs.
- Possess a willingness to learn.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to work independently with supervision or as part of a team to complete office tasks related to land surveying.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
- Possess LSIT or CST certifications.
- Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work is a plus, especially in the greater New York City area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $69,000 - $89,000