Land Surveyor - Early Career

This is a full-time entry - level position assisting in land surveying duties including but not limited to: boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking including both field and office duties, and as-builting underground utilities.

This position is available in our Cedar Rapids and or Iowa City locations. Shive-Hattery fosters a team-oriented atmosphere and emphasizes unparalleled client services. We offer the opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of surveying, civil engineering, landscape architecture and building projects.

• Less than two years' experience as a Survey Crew Member or new graduate with a two-year technical degree in Surveying or Civil Design, preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate and maintain survey equipment including but not limited to robotic total stations, GPS survey equipment, data collectors and automatic levels, preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and collaborations skills.
• Perform office functions including utility research, creating stake out points, creating topo / as-built exhibits, and proficiency with Microsoft office products, preferred, but not required.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, preferred, but not required.
• Work in a team environment but also be willing to work independently.
• Follow prescribed safety practices for Land Surveying and or site-specific safety practices.
• Responsible for job specific quality.

Would also be responsible for:

• Maintain a current driver's license in good standing and able to operate company owned vehicles.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D software is a plus.