Staff Surveyor

H2M architects + engineers

Melville, NY, United States$49,920 - $64,480Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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A Staff Surveyor at H2M architects + engineers is responsible for selecting and applying standard surveying techniques in the field and office to plan, organize, and execute land surveying projects under the guidance of our Professional Land Surveyors.
H2M’s Land Surveying team delivers the precise boundary, topographic, and construction phase data essential to successful site development. We provide ALTA/NSPS surveys, aerial mapping, detailed topographic surveys, construction layout, and as built documentation using advanced instrumentation and geospatial software. Our licensed surveyors combine technical expertise with efficient field practices to produce accurate, reliable, and engineering ready survey deliverables that support projects of every scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of in-office and field tasks associated with land surveying projects. Including accurately calculating and recording field data, reviewing job specifications, and planning fieldwork methods and costs.
  • Apply standard scientific/engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations of standard methods and techniques in the field and office.
  • Review and download field data, prepare field notes, and draw sketches of existing site conditions, including drafting and editing surveys using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Prepare detailed daily job reports and discuss projects with the supervisor.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot complex instrumentation.

Education & Qualifications

  • 0 to 2 years of experience with surveying techniques in the field and office.
  • Knowledge of survey calculations, techniques, and procedures.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Broad understanding and experience for operating surveying equipment, such as Total Stations, Data Collectors, GPS RTK & Static Observations
  • Ability to stand, climb, and walk continuously during an 8-hour period.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work in a varied climate (heat and cold, etc.)
  • Must have good computer skills and be able to learn survey-related software, and a working knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Practice good judgment, have strong organizational skills, and verbal and written communication skills.

The compensation for this role is $24.00 to $31.00 per hour.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for pay at time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a designated workweek.

Pushing boundaries, redefining design.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law. It is also important to note that salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

About H2M

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

  • Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
  • Our clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
  • Our communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.

At H2M, we’re more than just the services we provide. We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company. Your growth is our growth. Your success is our success. We are in this mission together, so let’s see it through together.

Our Benefits

H2M continuously strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule, annual and spot bonus performance programs, flexibility and paid time off. We also offer tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure, student loan debt repayment program, technology allowance and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels. H2M continually supports their employees through different Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals.

Equal Opportunity

H2M is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth, related health conditions or reproductive decisions, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by Federal, State or local law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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