Overview

Survey Technician / Utility Locator

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Technician to join our team. This position will assist Project Leads with creation/verification of project files, utility research, and survey-related duties and responsibilities in support of project deliverables. This position is a hybrid position that will require 50% office work and 50% in the field with travel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Project Leads with CAD production, deliverables review, computations, and other survey-related responsibilities.
• Periodic travel to perform private utility locating
• Performs self and peer-review QA/QC checks.
• Coordinates with field crews and office staff.
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Leads by example – displays solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.
• Drives innovation and efficiency in CAD production processes.
• Handles multiple priorities and projects well.
• Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills.
  
  
  

Required Experience

• Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of utility networks and geophysical locating equipment (pipe & line locator).
• Ability to operate AutoCAD Civil 3D for production activities and familiarity with GIS concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, support project coordination, and interact with other services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of utility locating experience.
• Experience with ground penetrating radar (GPR).
• Experience with CAD production on Wind, Solar, and Power Delivery projects.
• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff.
• Understanding of survey field procedures and the operation of survey field equipment.
  
  
  

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $25.00/Hr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $32.00/Hr.