Job Summary:
As a Field Surveyor with a transit background, you will be tasked with conducting surveys, measurements, and data collection primarily in outdoor settings related to transit infrastructure projects. Working collaboratively with team members, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and precision of data collection critical for transit-related construction and engineering projects.
Responsibilities:
Conduct field surveys utilizing GPS, total stations, and specialized transit surveying tools
Verify the accuracy of transit survey data and compile detailed reports for transit infrastructure projects
Assist in the preparation of transit-specific survey documents, maps, and drawings
Collaborate closely with team members to achieve project milestones and objectives within transit-related initiatives
Adhere strictly to safety protocols and regulations while performing survey work in transit environments
Maintain and calibrate transit surveying equipment to ensure precise data collection
Engage in clear communication with project managers, engineers, and transit stakeholders to address specific project requirements effectively
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Engineering, or related field preferred
7 years relevant experience in land surveying with a specific focus on transit projects
Proficiency in utilizing GPS, total stations, and other surveying tools
Ability to interpret transit-specific maps, blueprints, and survey documents
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in transit-related survey work
Strong communication and teamwork skills to interact effectively within transit project teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in specialized surveying software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Trimble, customized for transit projects
Possession of certification as a Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with a focus on transit surveying would be advantageous.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions, typical of transit project sites
Capacity to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to facilitate transit surveys
Comfort with prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending during transit survey operations
Full-Time | On-Site
Salary Range: $84,921- $96,743 YR
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newark, NJ
Salary
$84,921–$96,743 Per Year
Skills
AutoCADunmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Land Surveyingunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Survey Softwareunmatched
Surveyingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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