Survey Technician

Market

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're currently seeking a motivated Junior Surveyor to join our collaborative team and contribute to a diverse range of infrastructure projects. Based in your hometown in the Pacific Northwest, you'll work in a hybrid role-balancing both fieldwork and office-based tasks.

In the field, under the guidance of a Project Surveyor or Project Manager, you'll collect survey data using GNSS and Robotic Total Station equipment, with opportunities to travel to project sites across the U.S. and internationally.

In the office or from home, you'll process and reduce survey data using a variety of software platforms, generating critical information to support infrastructure development. You'll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects, ensuring accuracy and quality in every phase.

We'll Also Ask you to complete the following task:

• Work in the field to complete control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other tasks on a one or two-person crew.
• Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers.
• Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data for office processing.
• Communicate with project manager and/or project surveyor about aspects of the project.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Perform some office duties, including data download and reduction, field note reduction, calculations, processing, and quality control reviews.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols
• Participate in department and field crew training.
• Represent Jacobs in the field with a professional image.
• Other duties as assigned

Here's what you'll need

• 2+ years' experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief or Survey Technician
• Associates or bachelor's degree in applicable field
• Valid driver's license
• Good social and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with Trimble equipment and software
• Experience with WSDOT, ODOT, and/or ITD coding
• CST, LSI or PLS certification

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

101,800.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

129,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $101,800.00 to $129,600.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Locations

CityStateCountrySpokaneWashingtonUnited StatesPortlandOregonUnited StatesCorvallisOregonUnited StatesBellevueWashingtonUnited StatesBellevueWashingtonUnited States