Field Surveyor

Psomas • Full-time • Tacoma, WA, US • $45 - $55 / hour • 2d ago

Our Survey Team in Tacoma has an opportunity for a talented Field Surveyor. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Field Surveyor

Psomas' Survey Department is currently involved in a wide variety of project work, including roadway and interchange improvements, boundary work, subsurface utility networks, airports, and construction layouts. As our Field Surveyor, you will be responsible for visiting various job sites and making precise survey measurements utilizing robotic total stations, digital levels, and network GPS rovers. Candidates must have the ability to follow direction/instrumentation and work cooperatively as part of a team and to recognize and mitigate safety hazards.

This position involves daily travel to job sites located throughout Washington, primarily in the greater Puget Sound area. This is a full-time position. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibility Highlights for our Field Surveyor

Assist with completing control networks, topographic surveys, construction staking, level loops, monument recovery, and as-built surveys and perform other field survey duties as needed
Perform survey calculations, analysis, and field support calculations
Utilize and operate all types of survey instruments and equipment
Acquire and apply standard note keeping and sketching methods
Prepare total station, GPS base, and other supplies for daily staking tasks
Understand and apply proper field survey procedures

Minimum Qualifications to be our Field Surveyor

High School diploma or equivalent
5-10 years relevant experience in Land Surveying with a working understanding of Geometric and Trigonometric mathematical principles
Experience collecting data with GPS, robotic total station, and data collectors
Ability to pass a standard drug and alcohol test
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to travel daily to job sites (daily inspection includes travel to various job sites) and occasionally out of town within Washington
Ability to work safely outdoors in inclement weather; and on active construction sites including walking over uneven terrain, climbing ladders, crawling, stooping; and wearing required safety equipment while practicing safety protocols
Physically capable of performing demanding fieldwork for extended periods (up to 12 hours), including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, swinging, chopping, digging, lifting, and carrying up to 100 lbs. for distances up to 100 feet over uneven terrain

Preferred Qualifications for our Field Surveyor

Familiar with performing topographic and boundary surveys
Familiar with GPS equipment

Highlighted Benefits for our Field Surveyor

Enjoy flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

A competitive salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hour depending on experience
Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO (includes WA Sick Leave)
Career pathing, training + professional development

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S. for 80 years, Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 800 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local communities.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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