Field Land Surveyor

Job description

**Field Land Surveyor**ms consultants, inc. Columbus, Ohio We are seeking a highly motivated Field Land Surveyor to join our team in one of our Columbus, Ohio office. This position will perform work on a variety of field surveying assignments to facilitate the completion of engineering projects including roads, building sites, recreational areas, and bridges. ### What You'll Do: The Surveyor will conduct land surveys for the determination of boundary lines, the retracement of government survey lines, and re-establishment of land survey corners. You will also assemble field data notes to make calculations and process data using survey computer programs for topographical and site surveys. - Determine the boundary lines and to determine the locations of real estate, private property and right of way of roadways. - Determine the precise location of roads, buildings, utilities and observable features. Survey the grade and topography for various engineering projects. - Types of field surveys include Boundary Surveys, Topographic Survey, ALTA/ASCM Land Title Surveys, Project Control Surveys, Hydrographic Surveys and Construction Layout and As-built Surveys. - Prepare survey sites and remove necessary obstacles, including debris, brush, tree limbs, etc. to perform the survey. - Adjust and operate survey instruments such as robotic total stations, data collectors, laser scanners, GPS, and other standard survey equipment to collect field data. - Create legible and accurate field notes. ### What You'll Bring: *Education and Experience* - High school diploma *Knowledge and Skills* - Strong math skills - Knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment, their use and care. - Experience with civil engineering software including MicroStation and Civil 3D a plus. - Effective communication, written and verbal skills. - Surveyor Intern or Professional Land Surveyor preferred but not required. *Physical Requirements* The surveying work is performed on construction sites, in heavy traffic areas, and on rough terrain. Candidate must: - Be able to climb up and down steep hills generally through heavily wooded areas, and in all types of weather conditions. - Be able to carry the survey specific equipment necessary (depending on the assignment, the equipment can weigh in excess of 50 pounds) - Be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, as well as reach with hands and arms. - Be able to walk on uneven ground; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. - Be able to work outdoors for long periods of time. - Comfortable performing job duties in outdoor settings that may include proximity to rivers, lakes, ponds, and other waterways