Peak Performers · 17 hours ago
Abstract & Survey Assistant II
Peak Performers has partnered with a national utilities company to assist in their search for a hybrid Abstract & Survey Assistant II. In this position, you will be responsible for performing abstract and title reviews on property purchased in fee-simple and easements for right of way (R/W).
Employment
Responsibilities
Checking exceptions, adverse conveyances, rights of way, restrictions, etc., to see that they will not conflict with the proposed use of the land
Analyzing and checking to determine accuracy and completeness as related to the description, option and right of way requirements
Compile necessary information for right of way purchases and easements
Compile necessary information and develop basemaps for transmission right of way development projects
Write descriptions for land or right of way purchases
Assist with plotting of survey information and provide information relative to R/W and property plans required
Check accuracy of drawings prepared for legal files to be recorded with deeds or agreements
Assist, as required, in interpreting aerial photographs, contour maps and survey notes for engineers, draftspersons, etc
Perform courthouse research work as requested (generally performed online)
Review survey base maps developed by consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance to company standards
Develop scopes of work and requests for proposals to be used by survey vendors to perform and complete work for company transmission basemap or right of way projects
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of practical surveying duties
Working knowledge and experience in the application of the procedures for checking abstracts of title and the writing of legal deed descriptions and necessary related drawings required with property and R/W work
Background in related mathematics, i.e.: algebra, trigonometry, etc., and its application to survey problems
Knowledge of the operation of available desktop computer and calculator and ability to perform required calculations described as duties in this position
Ability to work alone and without supervision
Ability to use sound judgment in decision making and ability to avoid any disclosure of company confidential materials
Proficient in AutoCAD and Carlson
Knowledgeable in GIS data applications, use of LiDAR data and PASDA information
Position will need to be onsite at the Lehigh Service Center for a minimum of 1 day a week
Must be an employee of their current firm for at least one year
Preferred
PA licensed individual is preferred but not required
Benefits
Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
We pay weekly through direct deposit