Sr. Land Surveyor

Position : Sr. Land

Surveyor

Location : Fontana or El Monte Office

Classification : Full-Time / Exempt

Work Schedule : 9 / 80 Schedule - 7 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm

Benefits : Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, One Floating Holiday, Group Medical Insurance, Dental

Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match

Pay Rate : $110,000 to 160,000 annually dependent on qualifications (full-time, exempt)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Planning Manager oversee surveys to meet the Company's land survey and asset management related needs.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for a variety of tasks and duties, which may include, but would not be limited to, the following : -

Prepare maps and revise existing maps, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.-

Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, original maps, and calculations.-

Verify accuracy and completeness of real property and right-of-way documents; examine documentation such as plat books, easements, maps, and deeds in order to verify properties' legal descriptions.-

Compile federal, state, county and city records for information concerning rights-of-ways.-

Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.-

Write legal descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds or other legal property documents.-

Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties based on deeds and titles.-

Direct or conduct topographic surveys to obtain information about landform and existing features for engineering design use.-

Direct or conduct construction staking to provide information and support to both linear and vertical construction operations.-

Conduct research regarding legal records, survey records, and land titles in order to obtain information about property boundaries, rights-of-way and / or easement in concern.-

Utilize, maintain, adjust and calibrate surveying instruments in order to maintain their good working condition and accuracy.-

Coordinate survey findings with the work of engineering design and construction management personnel involved with projects.-

Manage and coordinate with external survey consultants regarding aerial surveys as necessary.-

Assist in the development and maintenance of asset inventories and records.-

Maintain asset records in the hierarchical database for planning purposes.-

Collect and coordinate criteria for asset operation, performance, service and retirement in accordance with industry standards and CPUC regulations and requirements.-

Develop survey methods and procedures for training purposes.-

Train internal engineering department personnel and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.-

Operate a CADD workstation to prepare engineering survey drawings consisting of basic horizontal and vertical alignments, layouts, flow diagrams, assemblies, isometrics, etc., from rough sketches and / or from general survey information according to established standards and procedure.-

Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings. Understand how to read orthographic (2D) and / or isometric (3D) designs and supplier / manufacturer drawings.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers-

Fulfill all physical requirements as needed to perform job duties-

Have experience and demonstrate proficiency in using the latest models of the survey equipment listed below : -

Auto Level Topcon-

Pulse Total Station Topcon-

Rover Trimble R6 RTN / VRS GPS / GNSS or latest model-

Base Trimble R6 RTN / VRS GPS / GNSS or latest model-

Radio Trimble HPDA50 or latest model-

Data Collector-

Recon TDS-

TCS2 Trimble-

Software-Collector-

Survey Pro Standard v3.83 or latest version-

Survey Collector v12.46 or latest version-

Software-Desktop-

Foresight DXM v3.40 or latest version-

Trimble Business Center v2.30 or latest version-

Must demonstrate the ability to use CADD software and be proficient with AutoDesk Civil3D CADD within one (1) year of employment.-

Familiarity with Land Surveying principles and practices, including survey law.-

Knowledge of or familiarity with drone surveys is desirable.-

Knowledge of ESRI Utility Database is desirable.-

Knowledge of various horizontal and vertical coordinate systems and data (, UTM grid system, NAD83, NAD27, NAVD88, NGVD29) is required.-

Knowledge, understanding and familiarity working with real property documents, such as vesting deeds, legal descriptions, easements, title reports, exhibits, etc.-

Field survey and engineering methods and techniques.-

Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.-

Knowledge of civil engineering and survey terminology, descriptions and materials including maps, plat drawings and specifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The following are required : -

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with concentration on Geospatial Sciences-

California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required-

Eight (8) or more years of experience in survey instrumental operations and survey map preparation-

Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record