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Surveying Instrument Operator

  1. Cities & development, Corporate, Environment & geoscience, Transportation
  2. Houston
NA-003645

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Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Houston, TX Surveying Group as a Survey Instrument Operator.


MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE

Under direct supervision, operates the more complex technical survey instruments to obtain data pertaining to area measurements for use in boundary, topographic, hydrographic, land development and construction surveys. May also assist the supervisor in the direction of other crew members.


JOB DUTIES
  • Ability to use all survey instruments, keep well-organized field notes and other records, and perform all associated mathematical calculations.
  • Utilizes all survey instruments and tools, calculator, field books, plans and plats.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus four years related experience OR an Associates Degree in a related technical field plus two years related experience is required.
  • Interest in pursuing Geomatics degree highly desirable.


SPECIAL SKILLS
  • Must possess good math skills, and solid knowledge of all field survey instruments and measurement procedures.
  • Job requires good interpersonal skills and ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
  • CST Level II preferred.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to travel to project locations throughout Texas for durations from a day trip to as long as two weeks.
  • Anticipated travel is approximately 25% of a typical year.


Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:

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