Project Surveyor
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Project Surveyor to our Water team based in Irvine, CA.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
The Project Surveyor will support surveying/mapping, GIS, and Civil Engineering activities. Typical projects range in scope from site development, roadway and utility designs to industrial and military facilities including master planning.
- Collect survey data as required in accordance with industry and client specifications, scopes of work, work plans and directed by Survey Manager;
- Willing and able to continually learn new techniques and processes as well as operate various types of equipment to become more efficient;
- Provide technical assistance for CADD operators, design staff as to what the project looks like in the field and coordinate site visits with project team personnel;
- Work within a project team environment under the direction of a project manager and coordinate with project engineers and other designers to ensure project deliverables meet all necessary standards;
- Perform survey office work such as mapping and along with and under the direction of a licensed land surveyor
- Act as the Survey Party Chief, direct a survey assistant or other members of the survey crew and ensure efficiency and safety requirements are met in the field.
- You will be trained to operate as a survey field tech performing topographic, boundary, and GPS control surveys.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred;
- College Level Coursework in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying highly desirable.
- LSIT registration in the State of California (or ability to obtain within 6 months) is desirable;
- Minimum 2-5 years of field surveying and/or AutoCAD Civil 3d experience;
- Valid California State Driver’s License;
- Previous or current survey related coursework a plus;
- Background will ideally include civil engineering project work and knowledge of municipal and state projects;
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk related products required;
- Familiarity with Microstation, word processing and scheduling programs a plus;
- Knowledge of survey data collection methods and data processing
- Familiarity and interest in emerging technology such as Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) surveys and laser scanning are desirable.
Physical Requirements:
- This position may require protracted or irregular hours depending on the season.
- Traverse over rough terrain, and constantly position self to operate miscellaneous survey equipment.
- Occasionally ascend/descend ladders into trenches or onto roofs when inspecting construction and land development sites.
- May be subject to exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions, hazardous materials and chemicals, heavy construction equipment, confined spaces, heights, and air and waterborne pathogens.
- May handle and move items up to 50 lbs for various needs.
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This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more
Salary Range: $73,000-$100,000, depending on experience and certifications