• Surveyor (Medford, OK)

    Burns & McDonnell (Medford, OK)


    Description

    A Surveyor is a professional responsible for measuring and mapping land surfaces.

    + Measuring Land: Surveyors use a variety of tools and technology, including GPS, GIS (Geographic Information System), and traditional measuring instruments, to accurately measure land, air space, and water areas.

    + Mapping and Plotting: Creating detailed maps and plots of land areas, including boundaries, topography, and other physical features.

    + Boundary Determination: Determining, verifying, and recording land boundaries for property ownership, development, and legal purposes.

    + Construction and Development Support: Providing critical information for construction projects, including elevation, dimensions, and topography to guide building and infrastructure development.

    + Legal Documentation: Preparing and maintaining sketches, maps, and reports of legal descriptions of surveys to inform legal deeds and property transactions.

    + Compliance with Regulations: Ensuring surveys and measurements comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including zoning, land use, and environmental laws.

    + Research and Analysis: Researching historical property records and land titles to resolve disputes and inform survey work.

    + Collaboration with Professionals: Working with engineers, architects, and planners on construction projects and land development.

    + Use of Technology: Employing and staying current with the latest surveying technology and software for data collection and analysis.

    Qualifications

    SKILLS/QUALIFICATION

    + Educational Background: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.

    + Licensing:

    ** Licensure as a professional surveyor is often required, which involves passing a series of exams.

    + Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of surveying technology and software.

    + Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

    + Communication Skills: Ability to communicate findings clearly in written and verbal forms.

    + Physical Fitness: Capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and navigate different terrains.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    + Surveyors usually work outdoors in the field, often in remote locations, but also spend time indoors for planning, analysis, and reporting.

    + Career Prospects: The demand for surveyors is often linked to construction and development activities. As such, job prospects can fluctuate with the economic climate.

    + Surveyors play a crucial role in land development, construction, and the legal determination of property boundaries, blending technical expertise with fieldwork and analysis.

    **Job** Craft

    **Primary Location** US-OK-Medford

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Travel:** No

    **Req ID:** 252845

    **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP