Surveyor

Job Summary

• The Surveyor performs surveying works for activities of properties and sites in order to provide information for building construction, alterations, valuations, land use and map making. This position also covers preparation and maintaining sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Conduct land surveys to determine property boundaries, topography, and features, using surveying instruments and techniques such as total stations, GPS, and aerial photogrammetry.
• Determine and mark property boundaries, easements, rights-of-way, and other land divisions accurately, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and surveying standards.
• Create maps, charts, and plats based on survey data, depicting land boundaries, features, and terrain characteristics, to support land development, construction, and planning projects.
• Provide layout services for construction projects, including site grading, building locations, and infrastructure alignments, using survey data to guide construction activities and ensure accuracy and compliance with design plans.
• Establish horizontal and vertical control points for surveying projects, providing reference points for subsequent surveys and ensuring consistency and accuracy in survey measurements.
• Collect, compile, and analyze survey data, including measurements, observations, and field notes, to generate accurate survey reports, drawings, and deliverables for clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare legal documents, such as property descriptions, survey plats, and boundary certificates, for recording and filing with government agencies and property owners to establish and verify property rights.
• Conduct quality checks and verification of survey data and results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with surveying standards and project requirements.
• Communicate with clients, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide updates on survey progress, and address any concerns or issues that arise during the surveying process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing land surveying activities, including property rights, land use zoning, and environmental regulations, to protect the interests of clients and the public