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Wallace Group is looking for an Associate Land Surveyor (San Luis Obispo)

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:44 am
by wallacegroup
Wallace Group has an open position for an Associate Land Surveyor in our San Luis Obispo office. Please visit our website at http://www.wallacegroup.us for more information about Wallace Group including our benefits package found on the Careers page. Resumes and cover letters may be sent to hr@wallacegroup.us

Duties: Duties for Associate Land Surveyor include drafting of survey maps (topographic surveys, boundary surveys, parcel and tract maps, ALTA maps and various exhibits), preparing survey calculations under supervision, and performing field surveys as either crew chief on smaller projects or as crew member on more complex projects. Have working knowledge of Records of Survey, Legal Descriptions and Boundaries Re-establishments.

Key Expectations: Professionalism with a responsible work ethic, clear written and verbal communication skills, learning and adhering to company Quality Control procedures. Candidate must demonstrate good understanding of surveying techniques. Expect candidate to be able to effectively and efficiently use AutoCAD and Civil3D to produce survey maps from survey data with minimal oversight. Candidate must have experience in one or more aspects of the hardware and software related to remote sensing, 3D scanning and UAV/terrestrial photogrammetry.


Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field, minimum of five years of progressive experience, experience in Project Management, and demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Valid CA driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications: Land Surveyor-in-Training certification with ability to sit for California LS within one year. Experience using Spectra Survey Pro Field Collector software, and Trimble Business Center software and related utilities.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Overnight travel and overtime will be required based on project needs.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit at a desk and use computer with related tools for an average 8 hour work shift. Vision to independently view computer screen or printed materials and graphics. Possess mobility to work in an outside setting including construction sites and in traffic for an average 8 hour shift. Must be prepared to bend, crouch, lift and twist to carry out job duties. Lift and carry instruments weighing up to 75 pounds over rough terrain. Perform tasks such as clearing vegetation (including poison oak), digging holes, and/or pounding stakes with hand tools. Ability to operate motor vehicle. Hearing and speech skills to effectively communicate in English in person and over the telephone or two-way radio.

About Wallace Group: Wallace Group is a reflection of our community. We are active volunteers and leaders in our business and personal communities and we have a commitment to the long-term health and viability of our built environment.

Like our community, we are diversified, with professionals in Civil & Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Planning, Public Works Administration, Surveying / GIS Solutions and Water Resources. We understand the importance of thoughtful collaboration and coordination in order to deliver meaningful, elegant and cost-effective design and engineering solutions, for the needs of our community.

Since our founding in 1984, our focus and passion has centered on people. We value our long-standing client partnerships and continue to demonstrate integrity, fairness and reliability to them and amongst our staff. At Wallace Group, our work reflects our Dedication to Service and results in highly implementable, high-quality products and built projects.