Field GIS Technician - Atlanta, United States - HBK Engineering, LLC

    HBK Engineering, LLC
    HBK Engineering, LLC Atlanta, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground.
  • Adjusts and operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment.
  • Perform make ready engineering for aerial plant
  • Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches.
  • Searches for property corners and survey monuments.
  • Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
  • Lay out and recovers stakes, marks, and other monumentation.
  • Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, di-electric height sticks, target poles and/or GPS survey equipment
  • Perform manhole inspections.
  • Perform value-based engineering approach to determine best construction route and placement method.
  • Ability to take detailed field notes and photographs.
  • Works directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment.
  • Communicate with landowners for access to private property as required.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • One (1) year of OSP construction, survey, or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 100% of the time and work nights/weekends when required.
  • Working knowledge of NESC rules.
  • Perform topographic surveys, aerial utility surveys, and construction staking.
  • Operate a variety of survey equipment, including total stations and GPS.
  • Learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards.
  • Support and/or lead project teams in the execution of project engineering goals.
  • Work under the direction of a Field Lead to gain a deeper understanding of efficient surveying techniques and strategy.
  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Formal survey training preferred, but not required.

    • Essential Skills

  • Ability to do outdoor standing and/or walking work every day
  • Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate
  • Valid driver's license (CDL not required)

    • Valued but not required skills and experience

  • Experience with infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects.
  • Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD.
  • Construction experience.
  • Surveying experience.

    • Tools and equipment used

  • Robotic total station
  • Tripod
  • Motor vehicle
  • Mobile Phone
  • Camera
  • GPS rover
  • Measuring wheel
  • Metal detectors

    • Physical requirements

  • Physically capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkway
  • Capable of lifting to 40lbs
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
  • Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements

    • Work environment

  • Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round.
  • Frequently work in excavations areas and roadways.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud.
  • May be required to work nights or weekends.
  • May be required to travel.

    • Background Check and Drug Testing Information

    Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.