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About Us:

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, instructing and supervising the daily performance of a survey crew under the supervision of licensed surveyors. 

The position requires making value judgments and assessments in accordance with sound land surveying principles. Incumbent performs the most technical and responsible types of duties with minimal supervision.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Performs boundary surveys, topographic surveys, hydrographic surveys and construction stakeout
• Checks, verifies, and establishes land lines, survey control points and elevation grades with minimal supervision
• Conducts daily field safety toolbox meetings
• Communicates complex situations found in the field in a format readily understandable to drafting personnel
• Responsible for precision and accuracy of survey notations provided either in field books or electronic format
• Downloads field data from instrument to computer and analyzes data for completeness and accuracy
• Performs complex mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometric formulas and equations
• Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy
• Operates total station, data collection equipment, digital and conventional levels and GPS survey equipment to measure distances, establish lines, take cross-sections/profiles, establish traverse points and determine vertical measurements
• Troubleshoots survey equipment problems and takes corrective action in the field
• Responsible for assigned crew members, supplies, equipment and vehicle maintenance
• Responsible for daily work reports/logs and time sheets for assigned projects and yearly vehicle driving logs

What You Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma (required)
• Minimum of 4 years of surveying experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Instrument man operating total station, automatic level and GPS survey instruments (required)
• A valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider is a condition of initial and continued employment (required)
• Ability to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at all times and supervises crew members to do the same
• Knowledge survey concepts and practices and ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to solve surveying related problems in the field
• Extensive knowledge of the means, methods, practices and techniques used to operate total stations, automatic level and GPS survey instruments
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to calculate survey formulas and equations using algebra, geometry and trigonometry 
• Ability to read, interpret and follow maps, aerial photographs, legal descriptions, and civil engineering and construction plans
• Ability to keep concise survey notations and draw detailed sketches in support of survey work being performed
• Ability to teach/train new employees in the fundamentals of using survey instruments, equipment and basic procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with all working parties
• Ability to perform various labor tasks in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds over rough terrain
• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous tasks (i.e. clear vegetation, dig holes, and pound stakes with hand tools)
• Must be able to swim and tread water
• Ability exhibit leadership characteristics and oversee the work of others
• Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel as needed
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

   

  So...Why Join Us?

  You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

  You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

  Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:   

  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Referral Bonuses