Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) preferred
Minimum of 4 years of land surveying experience, including LSI experience
Strong project management skills
Proficient in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Responsibilities
Complete surveying projects by organizing and controlling project elements
Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and conferring with management
Determine project responsibilities and assign personnel
Confirm product performance through testing and assessments
Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress and coordinating activities
Prepare project status reports by summarizing information and trends
Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures
Benefits
Opportunity for occasional travel (25-50%)
Work in both office and field environments
Engage in diverse surveying projects, including transportation and water-related designs
Collaborative team environment with potential for leadership roles
Exposure to various stakeholders, including government agencies and public meetings
Full Job Description
Job Title
Project Surveyor
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Billings - Billings, MT 59101 US (Primary)
Department
Survey/GIS
Category
Surveying
Salary Grade
$35.00 - $46.00
Job Type
Full-time
Travel
25 - 50% Occasionally
Job Description
Completes surveying projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
Essential Functions of the Job:
May serve at the direction of the Project Manager, Senior Engineer, or Principal
Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contracts.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains project data base.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Physical Demands (if any): Field operations may include walking and standing for extended periods of time and/or lifting equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
Work Environment: Project Surveyors can be located in any of the Stahly Engineering offices and/or in temporary field offices operating for extended periods of time. Must be prepared for both the office environment and field operations.
# of Hires Needed
1
Hiring Manager
Stahly, Rylan (Department Manager - Helena)
Job Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requirements: Analysis, Design Skills, Project Management, Process Improvement, Technical Understanding, Documentation Skills, Safety Management, and Supervision.
Design skills and technical understanding of land surveying fields that may include
transportation related engineer design surveying;
water distribution and treatment design surveying;
sewer collection and treatment design surveying;
storm water drainage, including hydrology and hydraulics.
All Professional Land Survey discipline related projects (i.e. Land Title Surveys, etc.)
Skill and experience in the project management process
Knowledge of surveying related support services that may include engineering, geotechnical practices, material testing, permitting requirements, and construction management/inspection
Knowledge of safety management practices and ability to direct a project team in safety related practices
Ability to supervise other professionals and manage sub-contracted service contractors
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Communication and writing skills
Documentation skills
Ability to write and review contract documents and specifications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and clientele in a team-oriented environment
Capability to conduct public relations activities required for projects which may include client contact, city and county governments, state agencies, federal agencies, and public meetings.
Required Education and Experience: B.A. or B.S. in Land Surveying preferred, Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) preferred, minimum of 4 years of land surveying experience, including LSI experience.
