Professional Licensed Surveyor 1

HBK Engineering, LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

A Professional Licensed Surveyor I at HBK Engineering is a position that combines advanced technical surveying expertise with professional licensure and leadership responsibilities. This role involves conducting comprehensive surveys to ascertain locations of natural features and man-made structures while serving as the surveyor responsibly in-charge of various surveys statewide. The position requires coordinating survey crew activities, providing training and support for field and office personnel, and developing standards and procedures for survey-related issues while maintaining professional licensure standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in GA required
5+ years of surveying experience
Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
Excellent people management skills for leading survey crews and training personnel
Professional communication skills for client interactions and inter-departmental liaison
Flexibility to work effectively in both office and field environments
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Total Station, and GPS equipment operations
Self-motivated and proactive attitude with good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams, clients, and stakeholders
Physical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis with minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and take measurements
Ability to perform outdoor standing and/or walking work every day.

Nice To Haves

E.I.T./S.I.T. Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys to ascertain locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment with professional precision
Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points to establish accurate reference systems
Position and hold vertical rods or targets for Total Station operators to measure angles, distances, and elevations
Lay out grids and determine horizontal and vertical controls for project accuracy
Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data
Lay out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation for project reference
Perform duties as surveyor responsibly in-charge of various surveys statewide, including geodetic/project control, mapping, and boundary surveys
Coordinate survey crew activities, monitor survey progress, analyze processing and adjustment results, and develop and file surveys with the county
Provide survey training and support for statewide field and office personnel
Develop and update training and procedure manuals for surveying operations
Assist in developing standards and procedures for survey-related issues
Assist in researching, determining needs, and writing specifications for procurement of survey instruments
Develop and maintain liaison with project managers' offices, region offices, design sections, and others to provide training and instruction in field survey procedures
Work directly with survey crews to ensure proper and efficient use of automated survey equipment
Research and develop new survey procedures for utilization of automated survey equipment
Keep abreast with advances in survey technology and act as source of information to field personnel.

Benefits

Professional licensure recognition with full surveying authority and responsibility
Leadership role coordinating survey crew activities and statewide survey operations
Opportunity to develop and update training programs and procedure manuals
Professional development in standards and procedures development for survey-related issues
Involvement in procurement specifications and research for survey instruments
Liaison responsibilities with project managers, regional offices, and design sections
Leadership in advancing survey technology and automated equipment utilization
Training and mentorship opportunities for statewide field and office personnel
Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Field/Survey Track
Professional certification support and continuing education opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Advanced preparation for senior professional surveying and field operations leadership roles.