Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Virginia Beach Surveys & SUE Team is seeking a Survey Technician to be 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 Skills
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
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
Familiarity with Subsurface Utility Designation and/or Test Holes
Related experience preferred
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
JMT 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.
