Field Land Surveyor

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.

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.

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

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

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