Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Williamsburg, Virginia office is seeking a Survey Equipment Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities

Operation, transport and setup of Robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment

Land surveying including boundary line, topographic survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys

Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging

Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools

Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment 

Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection

Skills and Attributes

Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering, and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project

Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Robotic Instruments and mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry

Ability to learn and understand the basics of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys

Able to think critically

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

0-1 year of experience using standard survey equipment (i.e. RTK GPS, total station, levels)

Valid driver’s license 

Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area (anticipated to be less than 15% of assignments)

Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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