Survey Instrument Operator

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

Survey Instrument Operator

Summit Design and Engineering, one of the fastest growing companies in the Triangle area, is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator to perform journey level survey work involved in performing preliminary as-builts, control, topography, boundary, NCDOT location and ALTA surveys for projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform construction stakeout and associated preliminary topographic survey, boundary, ALTA and construction surveys for public and private clients
• Operate and maintain various surveying instruments to measure and verify elevations, angles and distances
• Perform mathematical calculations to establish and locate reference points, property corners, vertical and horizontal reference points and line staking for projects
• Interpret maps, plats, blueprints and specifications
• Clean, check and adjust survey instruments to assure accuracy of measurements.
• Oversee surveying activities in the absence of Survey Party Chief

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one-year survey instrument operation or related experience
• Practical knowledge of land and construction survey methods and procedures
• Ability to operate and maintain survey instruments
• Ability to interpret maps, plans and specifications
• Ability to perform algebraic, geometric and trigonometric calculations
• Detail oriented with good communication skills
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, to raise hands above head, to sit, climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights.
• Must be able to lift and carry up-to 50 pounds, on regular basis
• Must have adequate vision to perform tasks and ability to work outside in various types of weather conditions.
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record and ability to drive.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Three years survey instrument operation or related experience involving the accurate and precise measurement of land areas, boundaries and topographical features using optical electronic measuring devices.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.