Our survey department works with our in-house engineers and the environmental department along with public agencies, developers, contractors, and architects to provide surveying for infrastructure projects and site development.
Skillings is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Description
Skillings is hiring a Senior Survey Technician. Candidate must be flexible for completing in-office project tasks to assist the Survey Manager and able to perform field duties as necessary. The candidate should have knowledge of the maintenance of field equipment, setup, operations, and proper field procedures to ensure efficient and accurate field data collection and add value to our survey team.
Minimum Qualifications
5 years Minimum Survey Party Chief experience
High school diploma
Valid driver’s license, and safe driving record
Ability to use a robotic total station and GPS/RTK
Ability to use data collection software for field to finish
Experience preforming topographic mapping
Flexibility to travel (mostly within western Washington)
Ability to effectively and efficiently work in an office and outdoor field environment
Perform quality control checks on-site to verify the quality of work
Motivated and growth orientated person
Proven excellent communications with staff and clients
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Work alone or part of a team with the appropriate field equipment
Work effectively and maintain a good attitude with our field and office team
Daily processing of data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, professional and industry standards related to boundary calculations, legal descriptions, etc.
Take field notes including depiction sketches
Maintain quality field procedures
Preferred Qualifications
College, tech school and/or land surveying certifications are preferred
Provide field calculations and data processing experience
Software proficiency in Carlson Survey and Bentley: In Roads, Open Roads and Civil 3D
Experience with equipment calibration and maintenance
Ability to operate Topcon total station and GPS receivers.
Trimble Business Center Experience
Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) Certification – State of Washington
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
Remote work options (long term)
Hourly Pay Range
$38 - $50
To Apply
Please send a resume including three professional references and a letter of interest detailing how your qualifications meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to careers@skillings.com. Learn more at www.skillings.com/careers.
Why Skillings
We know a job is not just about the work, it is about the culture, values, and environment around you. Skillings strives to be bold, creative, and highly responsive to our clients. Our motivated team works hard to serve our clients’ needs and provide essential engineering and environmental services to our communities. We also believe that work should also be fun. We celebrate our successes, laugh and enjoy our work and each other. Skillings is a supportive employer focused on family values. Come join our team!