Location: TravelingJoin Calnin & Goss as a GPS Survey & Modeling Specialist and play a key role in supporting our field operations through technology, accuracy, and innovation. In this position, you'll manage 3D modeling and GPS Grade Control activities, using Trimble Business Center to create 3D surface models, support takeoffs, and ensure GPS and machine-control equipment is accurate and project-ready. You'll partner closely with field leadership, project managers, and engineering teams to troubleshoot GPS equipment, establish project controls, coordinate drone flights and data, and train field operators and foremen on Trimble technology. This role offers a mix of office and field work, with travel throughout Wisconsin and occasional travel for training opportunities and larger projects.
We're looking for someone with at least three years of experience in 3D surface modeling and surveying, including hands-on experience with Trimble Business Center, construction layout, topographic and as-built surveys, and utility and roadway infrastructure. A bachelor's degree in land surveying, engineering, or a related field is preferred, although an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, collaborative, adaptable, and eager to continue learning, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What You BringCandidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as we may have current or future roles which may better align with experience.
- 3+ years of experience with 3D surface modeling and surveying, including experience with Trimble Business Center
- Experience with boundary, topographic, as-built, construction layout, and quality-control surveys
- Knowledge of utility and roadway infrastructure
- Proficiency with technology used within civil construction, including GPS and grade-control applications
- Experience with Trimble and non-Trimble technology, takeoffs, estimating, bidding, and/or project management
- Bachelor's degree in land surveying, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with field and project teams
- Ability to travel locally and throughout Wisconsin, with occasional travel outside Wisconsin for training
- Valid driver's license, where required for the position
Nice to Have- Experience troubleshooting GPS, machine-control equipment, and robotic total stations
- Experience setting up and maintaining GPS project controls
- Experience training field operators and foremen on Trimble equipment and technology
- Drone/UAS experience or willingness and ability to obtain the required aviation license
- Experience coordinating drone flights and project data
- Strong communication skills and the ability to serve as a technical resource between field leadership, project management, and engineering teams
- An interest in learning and adopting new construction technologies and digital tools
Compensation
Target Hiring Range: Min $85,000.00 - $109,000.00 annually
Calnin and Goss recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is Min $85,000.00 - $109,000.00 annuallyy; compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and participation in applicable company benefit programs.
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