Land Surveyor Job Description
Land surveyor
provides technical surveying guidance and support for CAD, GIS, and other surveying technical services as required in support of specific construction projects.
Land Surveyor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Using surveying instruments and GPS to chart exact coordinates of site features
Maintain a working knowledge of GPS technology, and understand the use of this technology in the performance of surveys and productivity improvement
Support survey crews working in the field
Working from our Swindon office spending short periods at other locations across the UK
Provide leadership and direction to staff with respect to performance management, training
Work on control, boundary, subdivision, heavy civil, topographic & design surveys, aerial mapping control and aeronautical surveys
Work in the field on control, boundary, subdivision, topographic & design surveys, pipeline integration surveys, aerial mapping control
Review survey reference points, temporary benchmarks
Responsible for the collection of data the computation points in the field
Carrying out initial surveys
Land Surveyor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Land Surveyor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PTS, LSIT, COR, PLS, II
Education for Land Surveyor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the land surveyor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Education, Interpretation, Computer, Information Systems, Astronomy, Law, Graduate, Graduate Education
Skills for Land Surveyor
Desired skills for land surveyor include:
Construction layout
Cutsheets
Survey calculations and data collection
GPS
Surveying principles
Techniques and procedures
Field instrumentation
Robotic total stations
Construction sequences and standard work procedures of the industry
Survey calculations
Desired experience for land surveyor includes:
A CSCS card would be desirable but not essential
Work will be throughout East Anglia and beyond, therefore some of the work will require staying away from home
Much of the work is based on site therefore the applicant must be comfortable with working outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be Professionally licensed in Land Surveying in the state of Oklahoma
Must be entrepreneurial with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the Land Surveying profession
Must have BA/BS degree and 10 years related experience … Alternatively candidate may have a MA/MS degree with 8 years of related experience
Land Surveyor Examples
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Land Surveyor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of land surveyor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for land surveyor
- Verification ,installation and maintenance of survey control networks to the highest order
- Point clouds and digital ground models from photogrammetry using UAV technology
- Data acquisition and anlaysis of LIDAR data from terrestrial, mobile and airborne platforms
- Gathering data and using geographic information systems (GIS) to analyse and interpret site features (geomatics)
- Monitoring land movement and subsidence caused during our construction process
- Drafting 2D and 3D charts and maps using computer aided design software and other cartographic techniques
- Analysis and provision of digital data for machine control operations and setting out
- Reviews project survey requirements and develops a written plan for the execution of the activities needed to meet those requirements
- Monitors the survey personnel’s performance of activities, completion of documentation, personal conduct, work ethics, and interface with others
- This position serves as manager and supervisor for survey personnel assigned to a project
Qualifications for land surveyor
- Experience with Civil 3D and Microstation/InRoads a plus
- Candidate must be experienced with AutoCAD
- Candidate must be able to oversee the production of ATLA, Topographic, Boundary, utility and route surveys
- Proficiency in PC computer operation, including spreadsheet and word processing programs
- Familiarity with residential subdivision layout and plot plans
- 6+ years relevant experience in major projects with emphasis on field surveying and ability to keep surveying notes, prepare survey report, as-built survey reports Experience in Building Projects is preferred
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a land surveyor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for land surveyor
- Report discrepancies or technical problems to the Assistant Resident Engineer
- Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
- Coordinates findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others related to the project
- Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed
- Assist land surveyor in field as needed
- Various labor needed in regards to land surveying
- Ensure safekeeping of equipment
- Ensure that vehicles are supplied and kept in an orderly fashion ready for duty
- Of beacons
- Providing data in coordinate format , drawings (Auto CAD) and sketches as may be required from time to time and perform any other survey duties assigned
Qualifications for land surveyor
- Educated to A-level standard or equivalent (or higher)
- Possess a keen interest for Topographical Survey
- Knowledge of modern instruments and techniques would be desirable, however it is not essential as training will be given
- University degree (B.S.) in engineering or related technical discipline and five years’ experience in performance of tasks/duties in field of responsibility or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Surveying experience with Government services such as, La
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Florida Licensed or Registered Land Surveyor
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a land surveyor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for land surveyor
- Report discrepancies or technical problems to the team leader
- Perform survey work under the direction and guidance of the Assistant Resident Engineer
- Supervise survey party staff
- Be responsible for preparing and reviewing calculations, design drawings
- Manage survey projects from initial enquiry, agreeing specification and scope of works, to delivery of final drawings
- Manage a field team directing junior staff as necessary to enable survey to be completed in the most practical and efficient way
- Ensure progress chart and all stages of checking process are up to date
- Ensure final/approved drawings/reports are issued to clients
- Be working towards relevant professional qualification and/or member of institution
- Have knowledge of the water industry and processes relevant to the area of work
Qualifications for land surveyor
- Strong change management skills and can lead others accordingly
- Ability to accurately read design drawings and calculate shapes (geometric, ) also required
- Previous experience is not necessary as on the job training will be given
- Stellar work ethic and self- motivated
- Effective collaboration with colleagues
- Successful applicant may be subject to client mandated drug screening
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of land surveyor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for land surveyor
- Have good influencing and negotiating skills
- Be fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software
- Responding to all RFIs issued by the contractor within the time limits established by the Resident Engineers and Senior Highway Surveyor
- Perform land surveys
- Performing record research, construction stakeout, and boundary, topographic, transportation and utility surveys utilizing total stations and data collectors
- Review information from survey teams regarding measurement of distances, directions, angles between points and elevation of points, lines, and contours on, above, and below the earth’s surface
- Plan field work & select known survey reference points
- Determine the precise location of important features in the survey area
- Research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze the data to determine the location of boundary lines
- Record the results of surveys and verify accuracy of data
Qualifications for land surveyor
- You will be expected to travel throughout the UK and be prepared to work away from home including at weekends and on night shifts
- Ability to handle the physical aspects of required field work
- Familiarity with Survey site layout
- Ensure project goals/objectives are met within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters
- Assist in developing and writing proposals, define scopes of work and cost/bid estimates
- Perform mapping related research, boundary analysis, calculations, exhibits, and legal descriptions for a variety of land development and public works related projects from small infill developments to large master-planned communities and public related improvement projects throughout Arizona
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of land surveyor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for land surveyor
- Prepare sketches to support the field work
- Perform survey work under the direction and guidance of the Senior Surveyor
- Supervising and coordinating the activities of Site staff for whom responsible and keeping them informed on matters which may influence their work
- Checking regularly the primary survey control beaconing and the setting out of all parts of the Permanent Works, before construction, and the line and level, after construction
- Ensuring prompt responses when the Contractor has called for inspections of setting out
- Supervising additional any Site surveys and, when appropriate, agreeing survey details with the Contractor
- Observing the performance of the finished works including recording movements and settlements
- Assisting the Engineer’s Representative and the Lead Engineers to maintain full and complete Site records
- Maintaining records, on purpose-made drawings, the actual levels and full details of any deviations from the working drawings
- Checking that all survey equipment under the control of the Engineer’s Representative and lead Engineers in good adjustment
Qualifications for land surveyor
- Ensuring coordination of project interfaces with existing infrastructure and other projects future stakeholder projects
- At the Full Performance Current registration as a land surveyor in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia obtained by written examination is required
- Requires possession of or ability to acquire a valid state driver's license
- Familiarity with residential subdivision layout
- Experience helpful but not necessary
- Pursuing an associates or bachelors degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering