Senior Surveyor

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Senior Surveyor overseeing water, wastewater and transportation survey projects in WV.

Key Responsibilities

  • survey management
  • data reduction
  • instrument operation
  • data analysis
  • permit submission
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Maintain relationships with clients, business owners, and the public in project execution -Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities -General management and oversight of multiple survey projects -Reduce and plot survey data -Conduct records research -Operate and maintain technical surveying instruments and measuring devices needed to complete different types of survey assignments -Receive general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems. -Perform routine analysis to check applicability, accuracy, and reasonableness of data -Prepare and submit necessary permit applications for WVDOH, WVDNR, USACE, WVDEP etc as projects dictate -Follow MM safety program for all staff, and promote safety standards of personnel and equipment -Meet with representatives related to the coordination of necessary work and compliance with permits and/or schedules -Conduct various types of survey activities including but not limited to: -Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed -Coordinate the findings of the work produced with engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with the project -Obtain necessary rights of way and temporary construction easements as needed -Review project schedule, progress and deliverables with those he/she will manage or support

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • esri
  • ps license
  • bachelor’s
  • strong communication

What You Bring

-AutoCAD, Microstation and/or ESRI software experience -Must be authorized to work in the United States -Must be able to carry survey equipment -Strong communication skills -Must possess manual dexterity with the physical ability to work in situations which require bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and lifting/carrying items up to fifty (50) pounds -Professional Surveyor (PS) license in WV required -Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen -Familiarity with current survey software -Must be willing to travel -Strong technical, documentation, and organizational skills -­Valid Driver’s License -Strong leadership skills, work ethic, and team-player attitude -Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective eyewear, gloves, mask) and other safety equipment required by the company guidelines and procedures -Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and withstand working outside for up to 8-12 hours in varying temperatures -Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar

The Company

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

Architecture

Bridges

Building services

Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government

Security Clearance

-must pass pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen.