Survey Technician

Overview
TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.
Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record ("ENR") rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.
Interested in joining our team? We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!
Interested in joining our team? Great! We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do:
Gannett Fleming TranSystems is looking for a Survey Technician. Gannett Fleming TranSystems provides the planning, design and construction oversight for the transportation networks that drive our nation, fueling the movement of people and goods on roads, rails, waterways and through the air. We are committed to providing opportunities for growing careers by developing and advancing projects for the transportation economy.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Proficiency in MD SHA and Maryland Transit Authority field and office procedures.
• Obtain Maryland Transit Authority OSC (On Site Coordinator) credentials.
• Position requires comprehensive knowledge of GPS surveying including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS
• Office survey duties include, drafting field books for MD SHA, creating deed mosaics, reducing raw traverse files, reducing and plotting topographic surveys, computing baselines and right of way plats, preparing easement plats, ALTA surveys and computations for construction stake out.
• Create/work in 2D and 3D CADD models, particularly Microstation/OpenRoads & ACAD
• Good learner with the ability to take direction from lead surveyor and work with engineers in the performance of project tasks.
• Communicate frequently with Project Manager, Supervisor, and project team members.
• Keep Task Leader informed of workload, provide updates on project progress.
• Responsible for accuracy of plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards under the direction of task and project leaders.

Qualifications
What you bring to our firm:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus minor Engineering and Survey courses
• 10 years of experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Experience with survey and engineering design packages such as MicroStation/ OpenRoads, Carlson and Civil3D.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, or NY City, Gannett Fleming TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of xxx and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $27-$40/hr.
TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
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