Sr. Survey Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Survey Technician to join our Development team.

At Westlake Consultants, land surveying is not just another service it’s central to our identity. We’re currently looking for an individual as committed to surveying as we are to join us.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute at a high level on an interesting variety of projects, within a culture that supports professional growth and work / life balance.

The ideal candidate will offer :

• A minimum 6 years’ experience surveying for site development (residential, retail, commercial, industrial), transportation, and utilities;
• Knowledge of land surveying techniques, survey control, construction surveying, and map preparation.
• Knowledge of Oregon laws and regulations (state and local) related to land surveying;
• Experience with AutoCAD / Civil (Civil 3D), GPS (Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access field software, Trimble R8 GNSS equipment) and CORS network;
• Ability to follow company procedures and standards to meet deadlines while managing workload in an efficient manner;
• 4-year or 2-year degree / certification in Geomatics / Land Surveying, Geography, or related field;
• LSI certification is preferred.

Typical Responsibilities Include :

• Using AutoCAD Civil 3D, prepares a variety of survey documents including exhibits, boundary surveys, Records of Survey, exhibits, and subdivision plats;
• Performs office calculations to reduce GPS field data;
• Reduces survey data using Trimble Access;
• Prepares legal descriptions of real property;
• Prepares topographic maps (including existing ground models / property features;
• Prepares legal descriptions of real property;
• Supports field crews for monumentation and construction staking(as needed).

LIFE AT WESTLAKE

A locally owned company since 1983, Westlake offers professional surveying, civil engineering, and land use planning services.

Specialty areas include 3D laser scanning, precision industrial measurement and wind energy development services.

What you can expect at Westlake :

• A common drive : As an Innovative Small Business’ award-winner, we share a passion to be more than average.
• A tightly-knit team : Together, we embrace the hard work it takes to be an industry leader. Together, we celebrate our shared success with killer barbeques, holiday parties and events.
• A horizontal organizational style : Contributions of all team members are valued and integral to our success.

Westlake Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and will not discriminate in employment due to sex, race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, political status, marital, familial, or pregnancy status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We actively seek opportunities to promote diversity and opportunity by advertising job openings through platforms focused on members with diverse backgrounds (gender, race, culture, sexual orientation) and are committed to seeking ways to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in our firm, and the AEC industry.