Thomas & Hutton · 2 weeks ago
Senior Land Survey Technician
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. They are seeking a Senior Land Survey Technician to join their Survey Department, responsible for preparing plats, maps, and legal descriptions while working independently in both field and office settings.
Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringInformation TechnologyLandscapingProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ability to work outdoors with the likelihood of encountering insects, snakes, wildlife, etc
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to work in a wide range of temperatures
Ability to climb hills and walk long distances
Ability to traverse widely varying types of terrain
Ability to function in both rural and urban environments
Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment, instruments, supplies, and tools
Ability to personally interact with people in the field, in meeting rooms, and in the office
Qualification
Required
Land Surveying field and office experience
Knowledge and ability to work independently in the preparation of plats, maps, and legal descriptions using Civil3D
Previous experience preparing ALTA, as-built, boundary, subdivision, and topographic surveys in compliance with applicable standards
Experience working with Robotic Total Stations and GNSS
High School Diploma or equivalent
10+ years of well-balanced overall surveying experience which includes a minimum of 5 years in either field or office
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office
Knowledge of surveying practices and procedures (Field & Office)
Ability to work 7:30AM – 5:30PM Mon-Thurs and 7:30AM – 11:30AM Friday with occasional overtime
Ability to research, read, and interpret deeds, easements, maps, plans, and plats
Ability to create field search plans from recorded documents, plats, and previous surveys
Ability to coordinate and direct field crews for the location of boundary evidence
Ability to coordinate and direct field crews for the location of topographic and utility features
Ability to produce preliminary boundary resolutions for professional review
Ability to prepare survey maps and legal descriptions for professional review
Ability to perfect subdivision linework from site plans and prepare plats for professional review
Ability to create stake-out plans from subdivision plats and survey maps
Ability to coordinate and direct field crews for setting boundary and lot corners
Ability to create stake-out plans from construction drawings
Ability to coordinate and direct field crews for construction stake-out
Ability to identify boundary evidence and topographic features in the field and in imagery
Ability to communicate with clients, engineers, government officials, stakeholders, etc
Experience and willingness to work in the field or office as required
Must be able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A valid driver's license
Ability to work outdoors with the likelihood of encountering insects, snakes, wildlife, etc
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to work in a wide range of temperatures
Ability to climb hills and walk long distances
Ability to traverse widely varying types of terrain
Ability to function in both rural and urban environments
Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment, instruments, supplies, and tools
Ability to personally interact with people in the field, in meeting rooms, and in the office
Preferred
A Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, or related field
NSPS Survey Certification/s
Experience with LiDAR
Experience with UAV
Proficient in Carlson
Benefits
Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
Condensed work schedule
Generous base compensation and bonus plan
Retirement Plans
Generous paid time off and holidays
Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program
Company
Thomas & Hutton
Thomas & Hutton is a civil engineering company providing engineering, surveying, and geographic information services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sam McCachern
President / CEO
Thomas Pace
CFO
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