Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s New England Region is seeking a Geomatics Equipment Operator to join our team. Check out VHB’s service page to learn more about this team and our capabilities! 

Responsibilities - Perform various land surveying tasks under the direction of more senior Land Surveyors including:

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 Abilities

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

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

AutoCAD experience desirable

 Qualifications

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

High school diploma or GED

Willing to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements

Ability to transport land surveying equipment, navigate and traverse through difficult terrain, environments, and wooded areas

Must have a valid driver’s license 

Must be able to lift 75lbs

Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D desirable, but not required

Experience with Leica survey equipment desirable, but not required

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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