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Job Title: Licensed Surveyor

Location: Jefferson City, MO

DELIVERING SOLUTIONS IS WHAT WE DO. It’s our heritage and our future. Because we don’t just engineer. We build innovative solutions that drive progress, ensure safety, and shape the world around us.

MECO Engineering is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and empowered—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We are a multi-disciplined firm specializing in civil, mechanical/electrical, and structural engineering, as well as land surveying services. Since 1985, we have been assisting rural communities and water districts in meeting their public works needs. Our team-based problem-solving approach, combined with 295 years of collective experience, allows us to deliver uniquely creative solutions to today’s complex regulatory and funding challenges. Our projects, spanning from wastewater systems to transportation infrastructure, are a testament to our dedication to quality and innovation.

About the Role

As the Licensed Surveyor, you will execute all surveying activities within our organization. You will lead a team of surveyors, train LSITs, and ensure the accurate and timely completion of surveys for various projects. Your role will involve coordination and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Survey Operations:

• Conduct field survey activities, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
• Review survey data for accuracy and quality control.
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment and technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to surveying techniques and equipment.

Project Management:

• Plan and execute surveying projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand surveying requirements for each project.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.

Client Communication:

• Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding surveying projects.
• Communicate project requirements, timelines, and deliverables to clients clearly and professionally.
• Address client concerns or issues related to surveying operations promptly and effectively.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of survey data.
• Review surveying methodologies and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
• Enforce quality control standards to maintain high-quality surveying services.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards governing surveying operations.
• Promote a culture of safety and enforce safety protocols and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety training and inspections to minimize risks associated with surveying activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Surveyor license (PLS) or equivalent certification in the state of Missouri.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in land surveying.
• Proficiency with surveying software and equipment, such as AutoCAD, GIS, GPS, and total stations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of surveying principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Compensation

• This position offers a salary range of $85,000–$100,000 per year, along with comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and holiday pay.
• The listed salary range reflects the potential compensation for this role. Starting pay will be based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

MECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.