Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHBs growing Geomatics team has a need for a remote based, per diem, traveling Geomatics Equipment Operator to join our Geomatics Team to support national project needs. This position is per-diem, requires travel, working 6 days per week, 10 hours per day, on large scale surveying projects that support natural gas pipeline, electric transmission, and other large scale energy projects.

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 drivers license
• Travel and overnight travel for assignments outside local area
• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D desirable, but not required
• Experience with Leica survey equipment desirable, but not required

W e are VHB! Were 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. Were growing, and we hope youll 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 inclusionsupported 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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