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ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's growing New York, NY office has an immediate need for a Geomatics Data Tech to join our Geomatics/Survey team. This position includes office work associated with land surveying and reality capture.

Responsibilities

• Operation, transport and setup of total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other land surveying equipment
• Completes field data review and post-processing activities
• QA/QC and processes information received from field and outside sources
• Land surveying including reality capture, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topographic survey, route survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys
• Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection
• Perform survey office calculations to process field data
• Perform public records research to obtain deeds, plans and other pertinent documents for the project
• Apply the Principles of Boundary Surveying to review and interpret deeds and plans to determine the location of boundary lines
• Perform CAD 3D functions relating to the production and development of survey plans
• May perform field crew coordination and set up for all types of field surveys
• Direct the activities of a survey crew when needed
• Assists with process of training geomatics professionals in calculations, data collection, upload processes, and ESRI software platforms
• Ensures that project tasks have been completed, processed, reviewed, and delivered per project requirements and parameters
• Assists project managers with planning field tasks, maintaining schedule, and reporting project progress

Skills and Attributes

• Solid knowledge of geomatics mathematics, field procedure, and data collection principles, practices, methods, and procedures
• Knowledge and experience to support technical, survey reality capture and mapping calculations
• Thorough working knowledge of industry standard geomatics equipment (eq. survey equipment, GPS equipment, reality capture equipment) with ability to adapt to new equipment and emerging technologies
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural and structural drawings
• Understanding of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
• Detail and task oriented, team oriented with ability to work independently

Qualifications

• 4+ years of geomatics experience, whether through coursework or professional experience.
• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree in Land Surveying or other related Land Development Science preferred
• Proficient with industry standard software associated with survey engineering and reality capture.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ESRI, ArcGIS, and ArcPro software preferred.
• Experience in coordinating geomatics projects, including setting up crews and equipment
• Experience in collecting, post-processing, and resolving data discrepancies as it relates to conventional, GPS, and reality capture methodologies

Our best estimate of the hourly pay for this position located in New York City is $30.00-40.00. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education and experience.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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