Land Surveyor

About the role

ISG, an employee-owned firm founded in 1973 offering architecture, engineering, environmental and planning services, is hiring a Land Surveyor in its Geospatial team. The surveyor works on a variety of projects across Public Works, Water, Commercial and other business units, using industry-leading equipment, and prepares maps, plats and boundary surveys for public and private clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing proposals, estimate project costs and communicate directly with clients.
• Perform limited fieldwork, draft documents, research records, analyse data, prepare land descriptions, plats and other surveying deliverables.
• Collect quality survey data for maps, reports and descriptions, and oversee surveys that establish legal property boundaries from field data, records and titles.
• Prepare charts, plots, maps and other survey-related documents, and coordinate findings with the design, architectural and engineering teams.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of survey equipment on site and help train others when practical.
• Produce field drawings and documentation in line with company and general survey standards.

Required profile

• Currently licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).
• Formal education in land surveying or an equivalent; some fundamental experience and a willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel out of town; comfortable working outside.
• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to take on tasks outside their comfort zone.

Required skills

• Familiarity with survey hardware and software such as Trimble, Leica and Topcon.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in construction staking, ALTA surveys, boundary surveys and topographic surveys.
• Strong communication, organisation, analytical and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Salary range of $85,000 - $130,000 per year.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays and volunteer time, and paid parental leave.
• Bi-annual profit sharing, ESOP, 401K, life insurance, HSA and FSA options, bereavement leave and supplemental voluntary benefits.
• Parking, cell phone and mileage reimbursements.