Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Extensive survey knowledge related to field process, equipment, and techniques
• Ability and aptitude to interpret and understand plans and specifications
• Highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, manage, train, and mentor others
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in order to interact with clients, business partners, staff and management from a variety of skill levels as well as different authority levels within the organization and outside the organization
• General business understanding with the ability to recognize financial impacts to projects and make or recommend appropriate adjustments
• Good organizational skills; ability to set priorities
• Proficient in MS Office and technical software
• Knowledge and/or experience in survey software/CAD software and Trimble Business Center
• Effective problem-solving and decision making skills
• Ability to embrace new technologies and processes
• Exhibits ability to work independently, initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
• Advanced math skills including trigonometry
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to pass safety and certification classes (including First Aid and CPR) and exhibit safety oriented mentality

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Two-year technical degree from accredited engineering/surveying curriculum preferred. 

Experience:

8+ years surveying experience required. Experience leading survey crews preferred. Technical software knowledge and construction engineering experience preferred. Working knowledge in MS Office and AutoCAD required. CPR/First Aid certified or ability to obtain certification required. Professional Land Surveyor license required.  Must be able to obtain licensure in states in which the company does business. 

Travel Expectations:

Overnight travel is required.  Land Surveyor travels in company vehicle or personal vehicle to project site staying near project site during the work week with expenses paid. Depending on base location of employee and/or project work, position travels up to 50% of the time.  Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.

Other Information:

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the Federal Railroad Administration.  The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT FRA drug test as a condition of employment in this position. 

The selected applicant will also be required to complete a back-ground check.  An applicant with a confirmed positive test result in the past (or the equivalent) that has not successfully completed all rehabilitation program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position.

Working Conditions:

• Lifting: Occasional maximum lift of 80 lbs. from floor to waist; occasional maximum carry of 40 lbs, 200 feet; frequent maximum carry of 20 lbs. up to 1 mile; occasional maximum vertical push force of 100 lbs.
• Work is primarily outside and will have exposure to extreme weather conditions and nature elements. Will need appropriate clothing for extreme weather conditions. 
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl and balance for extended periods of time.
• Position will have extensive walking.
• Must be able to navigate difficult terrain, including un-even surfaces, ditches, steep slopes, etc.
• Must be able to use hands for carrying items, operating devices and/or equipment, and operating ATV vehicle.
• Must be able to lift/carry items (i.e. chainsaws, generators, sledgehammers, jackhammers, hand tools, etc.)

*Post offer, pre-employment lifting test will be required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position.  Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.

Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.

Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.