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Jacobs Land Surveyor Technician in Portland, Oregon
At Jacobs, we challenge the accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative professionals, then Jacobs is where you belong.
We are looking for a dedicated Project Surveyor to grow with our collaborative team and work on a wide variety of infrastructure projects. Based in your own hometown in the Pacific Northwest, we will ask you to work with Project Managers and Field Surveyors throughout the region and globe to complete survey related task on major infrastructure programs.
We'll Also Ask you to:
Based on your situation and location, work in a hybrid manner (approximately 75% office and 25% field) directing field crews and working with technicians performing control, boundary, and topographic surveys. You will be responsible for the collection and post process field data to create client specific deliverables in accordance with scope and applicable standards/specifications. Specific tasks will could include:
Field crew setup
Geodetic control network planning and design
Control survey processing and adjustment
Feature processing of topographic field data in CAD
Generating, editing and clean-up of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
Title commitment review
Public records research
COGO calculations
Determination of Land and Right of Way boundaries
Drafting of Land Survey Plats, ALTA Surveys, and Topographic Maps
Writing property descriptions
Obtaining permits
Obtaining Right of Entry
Quality Control
Collaborate with a multi-discipline team
Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols
This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all listed US locations. This position is paid hourly.
5+ years’ experience in Land Surveying.
Experience with either AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation Inroads/ORD or Trimble TBC.
Good social and communication skills.
Ability to work in the field 25% of the time.
Occasional regional travel, infrequent (2 to 3 times per year) with short periods (typically a day or two, no more than a week) based on projects needs.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
Ideally, you'll also have:
Associates or bachelor’s degree, preferably in an applicable field.
CST, LSI or PLS certification.
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