Survey Technician

Survey Technician#25-68110

Minneapolis, MN

All On-site

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Backfill resource could be in Hudson, Eau Claire or Minneapolis.

Responsible for survey crew field activities including plan and profile surveys, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and construction staking. Respond to survey requests from various departments and gather accurate data points on property lines, land contours and existing facilities. This position is the office to field liaison between Engineering, Design, and Survey. Accountable for the actual field surveying activities. Record all survey data via electronic data collectors in the field, which can be downloaded to computers in the office. Research land records and identify/resolve physical problems in the field expediently. Download survey points from field data collectors to office computers. Analyze data to ensure integrity of feature codes and line strings. Assist office personnel in completing necessary final documents and/or drawings. Communicate with private land survey companies, engineering firms, government agencies, and the general public. Maintain strong understanding of survey procedures along with staying current on new technologies & instrumentation.

Job Details and Requirements Section

Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).

The role is for a survey crew chief responsible for land survey work across various types of jobs including distribution electric, gas, electric transmission jobs, and substations. The individual will be using survey equipment provided by Excel and will be working on topographic surveys, construction surveys, and other land survey tasks.

What does a typical day look like?

The typical day involves receiving assignments from the office survey group, commuting to project sites, and executing survey tasks independently. The work is mostly field-based with minimal time spent in the office.

Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?

The role involves a lot of independent work in the field. The team culture is supportive and collaborative, with the individual working as an individual contributor but interacting with various teams and projects.

What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)?

The work hours are generally Monday through Friday with the possibility of overtime. The average amount of overtime expected is around 10 hours per week, with a typical week being around 40-50 hours.

Candidate Detail Section

What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?

Experienced land surveyor with proficiency in survey GPS, laser scanners, and tremble equipment. Ability to work with technology, general computers, and data collectors. Ability to travel and spend time on the road.

What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?

Independent work capability, problem-solving skills, and ability to work longer days and travel.

Ideal candidate background and how many years required?

Ideally, 10 years of experience, but candidates with 4-5 years of quality experience may be considered.

Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?

n/A

Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?

A two-year surveying tech or civil engineering technician background is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has relevant experience.

Administrative Section

What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid - percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on property/in the ramp? Is parking free, or will the resources be expected to pay for parking? Will Energy reimburse the contractor for parking costs?

The work location is flexible, with preferred areas being Minneapolis, Hudson, or Eau Claire. The document does not specify details about parking or reimbursement for parking costs.

Will this position require travel? How often? Where? Is this reimbursable? How?

The position requires travel, including overnight stays. Travel expenses, including hotels and meals, are reimbursable.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.