Survey Instrument Technician

Survey Instrument Technician

Newark, NJ

Job Type

Full-time

Description

KS ENGINEERS, P.C. (KSE)is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

POSITION: SURVEY INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT MANAGER

GENERAL QUALITIES:

- Strong verbal and written skills.

- Has excellent Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to navigate through company internet-based systems.

- Proactive self-starter capable of setting a positive example for the staff.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Possess general knowledge of land surveying principles and practices and must be able to perform under the direction of the Survey Crew Chief and assist in the coordination of field activities, Including the effective operations, performance, and maintenance of all survey equipment.

- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with our staff and the public.

- Responsible for loading survey equipment into vehicles for transport to sites, ensuring that all necessary equipment is included and is in proper working order.

- Responsible for assembling and dismantling equipment, setting control ties, and obtaining pipe sizes, inverts, and record measurements.

- Require moderately strenuous tasks, such as lifting, carrying instruments weighing up to 50 pounds over rough terrain, and may also require clearing vegetation, dig holes, pound stakes with a sledgehammer, and operate hand and electric tools.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Responsive to Client and other KSE Department needs.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelors Degree Preferred, Field of Study: Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar degree type.

EXPERIENCE:

- At least 10 years of hands-on experience in executing and managing land surveying projects for roads and highways, bridges, railroads, and airport facilities.

- Land surveying license in states of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

- Familiarity with agencies standards and protocols, including NJDOT, NYSDOT, PANYNJ, and NJTA, as well as those of local municipalities, is a plus.

- Experience in Project management, preparing technical and cost proposals, and understanding of QA/QC procedures is desirable.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

- Actively participates in professional development and training and licensing.

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.

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