Project Surveyor I

Position Description

Metro Consulting Associates, LLC, (“MCA”) is looking for a Project Surveyor to join our team! MCA is a multifaceted energy, land, and community development engineering and surveying firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest. The Project Surveyor I is responsible for survey projects including technical CAD and data analysis, while also acting as liaison between field surveyors, office staff, and project managers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate field crew and survey technician activities.
• Develop, understand, and follow project budgets, cost controls, and schedules.
• Compile, process, analyze, and file survey data, files, field notes, photos, and sketches.
• Perform CAD work to create and finalize survey drawings.
• Use Excel and survey programs to process, verify data, and run reports.
• Research deeds and maps, perform boundary analysis, and make determinations.
• Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations.
• Prepare cut sheets for construction staking based on design plans.
• Duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage and dental plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days of employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying and/or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of applicable experience.
• CST level one certification or SIT preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D; experience with MicroStation, TopoDOT, and/or Pix4D preferred.
• Experience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to local clients and project sites as needed.
• Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written, presentation, interpersonal communication skill, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organization, preparation, problem solving, and execution capabilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily work in an office setting with ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.
• Frequently lifts or moves objects up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.