Survey Instrument Operator

Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced Survey Instrument Operator to perform a variety of tasks associated with land surveying and civil engineering out of our Frederick, Maryland office location. Applicant must be able to work in a team environment as a key member of a survey crew assisting in the performance of boundary, ALTA, topographic, right-of way acquisition, transmission line, transportation, and construction surveys utilizing the latest equipment and surveying technology. Applicant must be willing to work 60 hours per week on out of town assignments (per diem available for extended assignments).

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Assist the field supervisor with all aspects of the daily crew workload.
• Work in a safe manner and obey all safety regulations.
• Supervise the survey crew in the absence of the crew chief.
• Work independently as a one person crew as required.
• Daily uploading and downloading of data collectors.
• Daily care and charging of instrumentation.
• Continually advance knowledge with upgrades in technology

• Minimum of 1 year of survey instrument operation experience required.
• High School Diploma (Minimum).
• Good mathematical and computer skills.
• Proficient with the use of Topcon and Trimble survey equipment. (GPS, Robotics, Total Stations, Levels, and Data Collectors).
• Proficient with Carlson SurvCE, and Trimble Survey Controller and/or Trimble Access data collection software.
• Good communication skills.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have the ability to pass a driving record check.
• Must pass a DOT drug/alcohol test.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is a plus.
• Physically able to work outdoors and on construction sites under all weather conditions.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods for out of town work.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.