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Michael Baker International

Surveyor II

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Perform mapping related research, boundary analysis, calculations, exhibits, and legal descriptions ... Perform survey data processing and review of field work for projects. * Compile topographic ...

Pennoni

Survey Technician

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$20 - $40/hr

In this entry-level role, you will provide office production support across survey activities and ... Research historical maps, land records, prior surveys, and title reports * Prepare cadastral maps ...

Halff Associates, Inc.

Survey Crew Member

Austin, TX · On-site

This entry-level role involves working outdoors in support of a Land Survey crew. Prior survey ... Abstract research * Bathymetry/hydrography * Boundary/easements * Broadband/fiber mapping

Pennoni

Survey Technician

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$20 - $40/hr

In this entry-level role, you will provide office production support across survey activities and ... Research historical maps, land records, prior surveys, and title reports * Prepare cadastral maps ...

IMEG

Survey Technician | Rock Island, IL

Rock Island, IL · On-site

$51K - $84K/yr

This entry-level role supports office and field staff and provides survey assistance under the ... Research historical maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title reports * Provide survey ...

IMEG

Survey Technician | Rock Island, IL

Rock Island, IL · On-site

$51K - $84K/yr

This entry-level role supports office and field staff and provides survey assistance under the ... Research historical maps, land records, previous surveys, and land title reports * Provide survey ...

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Surveyor II

Michael Baker International

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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Job description

What We're Looking For:

 Michael Baker International is seeking an entry level Surveyor I to support our Southern California Survey Practice within our Santa Ana, CA office.

What You'll Do:

 Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • Perform mapping related research, boundary analysis, calculations, exhibits, and legal descriptions for a variety of land development and public works related projects from small infill developments to large master-planned communities and 
  • Review construction plans and perform calculations for layout staking and prepare exhibits.
  • Perform survey data processing and review of field work for projects.
  • Compile topographic information, compute and manipulate digital terrain models for topographic mapping.
  • Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of final maps, parcel maps, record of survey and ALTA maps; and prepare and/or oversee preparation of legal descriptions and associated plats, and boundary analysis, as well as work closely with engineers to ensure coordination of technical surveying and engineering aspects of a project. 
  • Perform or assist with field work for surveying projects of all types. 

What You Need to Succeed:

  •  1-2+ year of experience in mapping or field surveying 
  • Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD/CIVIL3D 
  • Experience dimensioning, labeling, and plotting 
  • Experience in processing field data files

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $18-$25 an hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

Why Choose Us:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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