Surveyor

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

The Ann Arbor office of SmithGroup is looking for a Surveyor to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive years!

Working with us, you will:

• Perform surveying tasks under the direct supervision of a senior surveyor, which includes many of the following activities:
• Prepare drawings, maps, reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D software and related software packages
• Perform field work to support survey projects
• Assist in maintaining survey equipment and survey ACAD template
• Participate in planning, design and implementation stages of project work
• Collaborate with other design professionals (Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects and Planners)
• Assist with technical survey drawings and technical survey inquiries including but not limited to, solving parcel boundaries, create polished survey drawings, review, and evaluate title work, create easement exhibits and write legal descriptions.
• Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, and others regarding projects.
• Help grow the technical abilities of the survey team members.
• Be accountable to the project team for assuring projects are completed within established timeframes and budgets.

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Survey Engineering.
• 5 or more years of related experience and/or training including topographic surveys, bathymetric surveys, and boundary/legal and ALTA surveys.
• Professional registration or licensure in Michigan required.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, GPS/GNSS Network (CORS) Rover, Robotic Total Stations and Data Collectors.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical and professional journals, technical procedures, maps, GIS Data Base files, legal descriptions, governmental regulations, and other complex documents.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to help others learn about land surveying.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.