Land Surveyor at Professional Engineering Consultant – Kansas City, Missouri

Position Summary:

The Land Surveyor position will report directly to the Field Services office. The Land Surveyor position will be responsible for taking topographic data and will report that data to the Land Surveyor Team Lead, in addition to other duties and responsibilities listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Survey Division Manager and Team Lead to complete all types of land survey functions.
• Work environment will frequently be outdoors in hot and cold conditions.
• Daily Duties include: boundary surveys, section corner recovery, GLO surveys, topographic data acquisition, and engineering design surveys.
• Complete and maintain survey notes and folders as part of DOT deliverables.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds, and ability to occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Special Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Possess above average mathematical knowledge, ability to operate a handheld calculator and tablet, and quickly learn multiple survey software platforms.
• Must have the ability to quickly solve daily survey related problems and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of use and care of hand held data collectors, surveying instruments and computers.
• Must have good working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, along with good penmanship and writing skills and file management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from ABET Accredited University is preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years surveying experience or related training is preferred.
• Current / valid driver's license.

License and Certification:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License is preferred.

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools, and/or controls. The position requires mobility. The duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to ten pounds on a regular basis and up to twenty-five pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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