Professional Land Surveyor

Job Description

Job Description

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play.

At Summit , we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals.

We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance.

When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

Summit Design and Engineering is seeking a qualified Professional Land Surveyor to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple, concurrent projects that variously involve control surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA / NSPS surveys, boundary surveys, route / corridor surveys, as-built surveys, and construction staking
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contract scope and fees, And participate in project accounting and billing
• Ensure prescribed safety practices are followed and oversee quality control for project deliverables
• Play a central role in coordination and communication with project stakeholders
• Lead, supervise, and mentor / develop subordinates
• Perform CAD drafting, data processing, and other survey project tasks as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

• NC Professional Land Surveying licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Prefer a minimum of eight years of progressive land surveying experience
• In-depth knowledge of surveying practices, methodologies, techniques, and standards
• Minimum three years in a management or supervisory role
• Proven project management skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Extensive GNSS surveying experience
• Robotic total station and precise differential leveling survey experience
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficient with Trimble or equivalent survey data processing software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record and ability to drive

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Associated or Baccalaureate degree in surveying, geomatics, or an engineering degree
• Professional land surveying licensure from one or more additional southeastern states
• Basic proficiency with Bently MicroStation
• Experience with GIS data collection and Esri ArcGIS Pro software
• Experience with terrestrial laser scanning
• Experience with photogrammetric and LiDAR aerial surveys
• Experience with NCDOT route location survey practices and procedures
• Certified Drone Pilot (Remote Pilot Certificate; FAA Part 107)

Working Conditions

This position is primarily office based, but also requires job site visit and occasional overnight travel. The work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and client driven.

Physical Requirements

The position requires extended periods of time being seated or standing in front of a computer, periods of time travelling in a vehicle to / from project sites, and when working in the field, carrying survey equipment with weights of up to 45 pounds.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.