Licensed Surveyor (RPLS)


 
Job Summary: We have an immediate full time Licensed Surveyor opportunity in the Rio Rancho, NM office. The successful candidate will have at least 5+ years of experience after licensure in all phases of land surveying, construction, boundary and topographic surveying. We are a leading Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery to our clients in the public and private sector. We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent.
 
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Reports to: Survey Manager
Employment type: 40 hrs/Full-time
 
 Responsibilities:

• Support and manage survey staff of 5 senior Survey Party Chiefs with chain/rod men assistants
• Provide project management and technical oversight for: topo mapping (drone and ground), platting, boundary, ALTA, and construction staking efforts
• Manages and maintains all instruments and measuring devices including drones, scanners, levels, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, Trimble Business Center, and data collectors
• Knowledge of Trimble field equipment and data collector software
• Manage CADD drafting efforts for plats
• Prepare and finalize plats for public and private clients
• Download and upload survey data to and from field staff
• Perform drone ortho-image and topographic surveys
• Mentor and train survey staff and provide QC mentorship
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of staff vehicles, tools, and equipment
• May assist in preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD software
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Qualifications:

• RPLS Licensure in New Mexico with 5+ years’ experience or ability to obtain NM Licensure
• BS Surveying ABET Accredited
• Working knowledge of surveying
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage 4-5 survey crews performing topo, boundary and construction staking
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GPS equipment, TSC3 data collectors, and digital levels, and other related equipment
• Valid Driver’s License

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key-in data
• May lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment.
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain.
• May work in extreme weather conditions.
• Bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments.
• Carry and use brush cutting equipment
• May drive survey vehicle

 
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
 

Kodi Miller (Miss)
Talent Scout
AKP Recruiting
kodi@akprecruiting.com
www.akprecruiting.com

Josh May
President
AKP Recruiting
(406) 633-1654
josh@akprecruiting.com
www.akprecruiting.com