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At Jones & DeMille Engineering our values drive us to always do the right thing - for our team members, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to proactively shaping the quality of life in the rural West while our team members pursue an engaged, family-focused, and balanced life. We seek lasting relationships with the best people that innovatively advance rural infrastructure.

About the Position
As a Professional Land Surveyor, you will be responsible for planning and designing moderately complex survey projects

Department: Survey

Position Type: Full-time

Organizational Relationships:
Accountable to the Office Manager, Project Managers, and Survey Practice Leaders
Effectively communicate and coordinate with Office Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, CAD, all Survey team members, and other technical team members
Provide daily direction to Survey Technicians

Primary Responsibilities: In your role as Professional Land Surveyor, you will be part of our growing team by performing the functions and duties listed below:
Project & Client Management
Accountable for the systematic and consistent design for multiple surveying projects, contributing to the overall success of the office and our organization
Assist with or develop project scope of work, project schedule, budget review, and schedule progress reports as directed by Project Management
Attend team and project coordination meetings
Participate in Post Project Review Process with clients and internal team members
Initiate quality control process for survey documents produced
Assist with updating Project Management Plan under direction of Project Management
Establish professional working relationships with clients and contractors and attend client and/or public meetings during days or evenings at the request of Project Management
Train new Survey Technicians, Crew Chiefs, Office Survey Technicians, and participants in the Engineering Development Program
Under direction of the Survey Department Manager, take the lead in developing and managing UDOT Right-of-Way projects
Understand and follow all instructions on the Survey Request Form
Compute and resolve boundaries
Generate contour maps and alignments
Handle aerial survey data
Conduct research of previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed based upon direction from the Survey Technical Manager & Practice Leader, Survey Department Manager, or Project Management
Write legal descriptions for a variety of legal instruments
Solve various Survey related mathematical problems utilizing scientific calculators and COGO routines
Work with Survey Office Manager and Survey Technical Manager & Practice Leader to apply knowledge of Survey and Boundary laws and applicable state, county, and local laws, statutes, and regulations to projects
Understand field notes, sketches, and project parameters
Reinforce our firm's reputation as thought leaders by researching and understanding new software, advancing and disruptive technology, equipment, materials, practice methods, as well as market trends and competition
Based on above, report insights and make recommendations to the Survey Department Manager and Office Manager
Serve as a catalyst for communication, collaboration, and team building across all technical Departments and with Project Management, Engineering, and all Offices, consistently demonstrating our firm's commitment to our team members and clients
Ensure our standards for consistent and superior client management and professional service delivery as well as technical excellence are enforced across all technical Departments
Communicate regularly with and proactively advise Project Management and Office Manager of any significant challenge or obstacle on projects

Marketing & Business Development
Participate in marketing and business development activities including preparation of data for proposals, and attending meetings and presentations
Proactively seek opportunities for cross-selling to enhance and expand our existing client relationships during and after projects
Responsible for cultivation of new and existing relationships including initial client marketing meetings, proposal and budget development, presentations, and negotiation meetings in conjunction with Marketing and Project and Office Management as required
Other
Maintain and expand professional capabilities through membership and other involvement in industry associations and professional organizations, pursuing appropriate continuing education, certifications, and writing and speaking opportunities, coordinating with the Human Resources Coordinator
Practice mindful awareness of your activities and surroundings, and follow all company, OSHA, federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines and requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office Survey Manager.

Experience & Certifications Required:

Associates Degree
4+ years of related professional experience
Professional Land Surveyor with the ability to obtain registration within six months if not registered in desired project locations
Proven track record of working together with teams of technical professionals and projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently under limited supervision
Energetic and flexible in order to perform in fast-paced environment and resolve challenges
Confident and forward thinking
Handle multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center, Microstation, and with survey equipment
Ability to integrate above software with others as needed

Supplemental Information: Other Requirements
Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR
Occasional air travel required

Physical Requirements
The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions
Typically, in an office or mobile office environment with frequent visits to client and project sites. In addition, the team member may be required to visit project sites in various weather conditions and extremes if needed. The use of special safety precautions and/or equipment may be required.

The team member will be required to attend client meetings at night, occasionally work at night or during alternate working hours, and occasionally travel overnight for out of town projects and/or to other offices.