Land Surveyor/Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT)

Cochran is a growing civil engineering, construction testing, and land surveying firm with 7 offices in Missouri. Cochran specializes in public and private projects including municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With a team of 100+ professionals across multiple offices, Cochran brings unique knowledge and understanding to each client's project. The firm is guided by its core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust, ensuring outstanding customer service and principal involvement in all project phases.

Professional Land Surveyor

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor or Land Surveyor-In-Training :

Missouri PLS or LSIT License

Ability to perform survey calculations and read/comprehend plans

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Knowledge of operating Total Stations, Data Collectors, RTK and GPS equipment

Ability to coordinate field crews

Ability to perform property and survey research

Ability to complete ALTA Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys and Construction Staking

Candidates should be dependable, have a mature approach to performing assigned tasks efficiently, and enjoy working outdoors in various types of weather. This position requires a valid license and an acceptable driving record for insurance purposes.

Experience

2-5 years land survey experience; must have an understanding of AutoCAD, Trimble Total Station and GPS Equipment

Excellent benefits:

Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience

100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance for employee, plus company deductible assistance.

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid time off including vacation, sick days and 7 major holidays

Simple IRA with 4% Company Match

Other Essential Requirements or Functions

Work is outdoors in all weather, with the potential for occasional office work. Work often requires moderate physical exertion including holding and operating hand tools and machinery, walking to operating areas, walking up stairs, climbing ladders, kneeling, bending, taking field measurements, taking pictures, and walking projects. Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots. Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office & field activities including walking/bending/sitting/standing for extended periods of time, working outdoors in all weather, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting of less than 50lbs and lifting of 50+lbs frequently, etc.

Good analytical and computer skills

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Strong Math competency

Good oral and written communication skills

Hard worker, team-oriented and self-motivated

Ability to understand and interpret engineering documents (prints, specifications, manuals, etc.)

Must be able to lift 50 + lbs.

Ability and interest in performing work in the field in all weather

Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan (e.g. Good Driving Record – No DUI’s or suspensions within the last 5 years and no more than 2 traffic violations (with less than 3pts. max on each violation) in the past 2 years) Must have valid driver’s license

Pre-employment drug screening and random drug screenings

Ability to acquire OSHA 10-hour safety certification

Cochran is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other reason prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. EOE AA/M/F/D/V