Vaughn & Melton's (a JMT Company) Survey department offers an exciting work environment that leverages modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, Drones, robotics, bathymetry, etc.) balanced with sound traditional survey procedures to deliver projects. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Position summary: Responsible for the overall completion of the data processing phase of specific field survey projects.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Performs topographic plotting, terrain modeling, plat preparation, note reduction and design file generation
Perform office survey activities in accordance with Minimum Standards of Practice for Surveying
Operate and supervise the use of all survey equipment including electronic data collectors, levels, electronic total station, GPS and survey vehicles.
Performs office computations necessary for the completion of task assignments including QA/QC.
Tracks job progress
Completes data collector maintenance
Coordinates information for stakeout services
Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy
Prepares finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records and other survey reports
Communicates the daily progress of the crew towards the project goals and/or accomplishments with the office staff
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required SkillsRequired Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills in coordinate geometry and trigonometry
Extensive knowledge in field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, GPS surveys, and construction stakeouts.
Familiarity with third party software for data reduction and drafting, including MicroStation & AutoCAD
Qualifications Preferred
Familiarity with Subsurface Utility Designation and/or Test Holes
Open roads Designer Experience
Experience with NCDOT Route Surveying
Knowledge of network adjustments (StarNET)
Experience with point cloud processing and extraction
Related experience
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 80% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required 20% of the time, where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Job Competencies
Attention-To-Detail
Dependability
Interpersonal Savvy
Job-Focused Learning
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
Results-Oriented
Safety
If Managing others, these competencies apply:
Conflict Management
Managing Performance
Collaboration
Attention-To-Detail
Dependability
Job-Focused Learning
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
Results-Oriented
Safety
V & M is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
