Land Surveyor in Training

Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced Land Surveyor in Training, in our Richmond, VA office, to ensure the preparation of accurate and complete work products, perform quality control reviews of design plans, and perform complex technical survey design tasks. Applicant must be responsible, highly motivated, and a detail-oriented individual interested in joining our Land Surveying department. Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, daily coordination with project managers, and key office staff, and assist in the performance of boundary, ALTA, topographic, platting, right-of-way acquisition, transmission line, transportation, construction and as-built surveys utilizing the latest equipment and surveying technology.

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 multiple project managers with all aspects of project management.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and contracts.
• Provide guidance and direction to office staff and field crew(s).
• Provide oversight and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with project managers, office & field coordinators with daily workload, schedules, and project needs.
• Evaluate policy & procedures to ensure all deliverables are done accurately and using the most efficient method.
• Work closely with the survey department manager.
• Manage and coordinate projects with multiple team members including other offices and business units.
• Assist with managing project budgets and financials.
• Consulting with clients.
• Assist with maintaining monthly project invoicing.
• Coordinate vehicle requirements, needs, and maintenance with logistics.
• Monitor corporate safety protocols.

• Must be a licensed Land Surveyor in Training or Land Surveyor
• College degree preferred.
• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
• Must be proficient with all aspects of computing, drafting procedures, and the importance of CAD standards.
• Proficient with the preparation of the preparation and quality review of easements, right-of-way plats, and legal descriptions.
• Proficient with Civil3D, Carlson Survey, Carlson SurvCE and Trimble Access and Business Center software is a plus.
• Proficient with Bentley (Microstation) skills is a plus.
• Experience with MD SHA surveys is a plus.
• Experience with laser scanning is a plus.
• Experience with 3D survey drawings a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. 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.

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

*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, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*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.