SURVEYING TECHNICIAN – CEPM & Partners Engineers

Job Description

CEPM & Partners Engineers are looking for an analytical surveyor to conduct land surveys and perform mathematical calculations with a high level of accuracy. Your measurements and calculations will be used for various construction and engineering projects in order to aid the decision-making and design process.

To be successful as a surveyor you must be able to undertake detailed research that involves examining historical property records and maps to determine the legal boundaries of a section of land or property.

Responsibilities:

• Travelling to sites, when necessary.
• Taking measurements of distances and angles on a property or section of land in order to establish legal boundaries.
• Employing specialized equipment, including distance measuring wheels, GPS, and geographic information system (GIS) devices to measure boundaries and contours.
• Performing mathematical calculations to determine and confirm surveying measurements.
• Marking and delineating boundaries and reference points on a property or section of land.
• Researching and consulting historical maps and surveys, as well as legal documents, relating to the property or section of land they are measuring.
• Analyzing data using plans, maps, charts, and software such as AutoCAD and GIS programs.
• Presenting data to clients and preparing reports detailing legal boundaries and other relevant information.
• Collaborating and working with project managers, construction crews, and government agencies, when necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, geospatial sciences, geophysics, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of work experience under a licensed Professional Surveyor (P.S.).
• Successful completion of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying® (NCEES), Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam, and the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam.
• Valid P.S. license.
• Experience using hand surveying tools (distance measuring wheels, plumb bobs, levels) and electronic surveying tools (transit levels, GPS equipment).
• Working knowledge of software such as AutoCAD and GIS programs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.