Job Description

What We're Looking For:

The Project Surveyor is the primary hands-on lead for specific projects, responsible for executing technical surveying and mapping tasks. This role requires a deep understanding of surveying principles and practices, as well as the ability to manage and support a team of surveyors. The Project Surveyor will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure the successful completion of projects, from initial research and analysis to final mapping and documentation. Key responsibilities include preparing field workplans, subdivision maps, and legal descriptions, as well as interpreting field data and creating topographic maps. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in surveying, a Professional Land Surveyor license in California, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and other relevant software.

What You'll Do:

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Functioning in a technical responsibility role on a range of projects and assignments requiring knowledge of surveying and mapping.
- Performing and completing technical mapping and final drawings for Project Manager review and agency submittals.
- Research and analysis of title reports and record documentation.
- Preparation of Field Workplans, Subdivision maps, Records of Survey, Right of way maps, ALTA surveys and associated documentation.
- Writing legal descriptions and preparing exhibits.
- Interpretation of field data and preparation of topographic maps.
- Assisting and reporting to the Project Manager.
- Delegating relevant tasks to junior staff when needed.
- Assist with scheduling and technically supporting junior staff.
- Assist with development and implementation of standards and best practices.
- Assist with developing technologically advanced work processes.
- Assist with Quality Control.

What You Need to Succeed:

- Must have 10+ years of experience in all phases of surveying and have public mapping experience (record of survey maps, legal description and exhibits, etc.)
- Must have a Professional Land Surveyor license in California. LSIT may be considered depending on experience.
- AA or BS Degree in Surveying, Geomatics or a related STEM field a plus.
- Knowledge of common boundary establishment methods and analysis is required.
- Experience in reading construction plans and preparing construction calculations is a plus.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil3D.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
- Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Star Net and Carlson is a plus.
- GIS and database knowledge is a plus.
- MicroStation knowledge is a plus.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $102,400.00-$161,200.00 This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

About the Team

GEOSPATIAL/SURVEYING PRACTICE

We are a national leader in implementing straightforward approaches to development and deployment of scalable enterprise Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) solutions. Michael Baker International has differentiated itself and expanded its capabilities by using the latest technologies. For example, we use aerial, static and mobile Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems that accurately determine range, elevation, and other critical mapping data. With hundreds of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), survey, mapping and IT professionals in our Geospatial Practice across North America, Michael Baker International possesses in-house experience and resources to support all elements of your program needs, including: needs analysis, digitizing/data conversion, customized mapping applications, and systems documentation, implementation, and training.