Survey Crew Instrument Operator

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com), a top 500 ENR-ranked multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm with 22 offices and over 500 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast, is seeking a Survey Crew Instrument Operator for our office in Columbus office.

Company Overview:

PRIME AE is on the move and for almost two decades we've been delivering architecture, engineering, and construction management solutions for all the places we live, learn, laugh, and grow. We are adding capabilities, expanding into new geographies, and looking to work with exciting talent. Whether you are seeking new challenges, greater variety, or a better opportunity, we are on the lookout for professionals who enjoy being part of something bigger. It is a great time to come onboard with us!

Position Overview:

The primary focus of this role will be to assist the Survey Crew Chief in collecting accurate field data and layout for various land and construction surveying projects. This role involves operating and maintaining survey instruments, recording data, and ensuring work is performed with precision and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide Construction Survey support to the Survey Crew Chief and Project Survey Manager.
• Support the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.
• Assist the Survey Crew Chief with the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities.
• Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Operator on a survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance with survey procedures.
• Perform other duties as required in support of construction layout, laser scanning or other survey activities, including substituting for the Survey Crew Chief during his/her absence.
• Ensure that all survey equipment is in good working order and that instruments are properly transported.
• Assist the Survey Crew Chief in providing support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision.
• Assist the Survey Crew Chief in developing and maintaining survey data.
• Perform Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments.
• Support the administration of the survey work request program.
• Assist the Survey Crew Chief in providing civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records.
• Follow required safety standards and guidelines set by the company and clients.
• Maintain survey equipment in operational condition and applicable calibration checks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in surveying and one (1) year experience as a Survey Crew Instrument Operator required.
• CAD literate, experience w/CAD software a plus.
• Two or more years of college or technical training within the surveying profession or a Surveyor-In-Training Certificate or NSPS-Certified Survey Technician is preferred.
• Working knowledge of conventional, robotic, and GPS related surveying equipment.
• Capable of performing basic calculations utilizing calculator or supplied data collectors.
• Working knowledge of uploading and downloading digital files with computer skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally for overnight stays.
• Ability and willingness to perform daily field work in various climates, weather and environmental conditions.
• Excellent Communication Skills.

PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status