Senior Surveyor

GEOSPATIAL/SURVEYING PRACTICE We are a national leader in implementing straightforward approaches to development and deployment of scalable enterprise Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) solutions. Michael Baker International has differentiated itself and expanded its capabilities by using the latest technologies. For example, we use aerial, static and mobile Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems that accurately determine range, elevation, and other critical mapping data. With hundreds of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), survey, mapping and IT professionals in our Geospatial Practice across North America, Michael Baker International possesses in-house experience and resources to support all elements of your program needs, including: needs analysis, digitizing/data conversion, customized mapping applications, and systems documentation, implementation, and training.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is looking for a temporary part time, on call Senior Surveyor  to assist as needed with survey reviews for an existing client.

What You’ll Do:

• Review, verify, and approve survey plats, legal descriptions, and right of way maps prepared by contract surveyors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local survey standards, including boundary law, cadastral requirements, and right of way regulations.
• Provide authoritative technical recommendations to project managers, appraisers, engineers, and attorneys on survey and boundary matters.
• Oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of survey deliverables for accuracy, precision, and legal sufficiency.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (real estate, engineering, appraisal, legal, environmental, etc.) to resolve complex real estate acquisition issues

What You Need to Succeed:

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), active and in good standing in at least one of the following states: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and/or California.
• Demonstrated expertise in boundary analysis, legal descriptions, plats, easements, and corridor/right of way mapping.
• Strong understanding of federal land acquisition processes, eminent domain survey requirements, and cadastral law.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-survey audiences, both in writing and verbally.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible land surveying experience, with 3+ years in survey review for land acquisition projects.
• Federal or State agency experience in right of way or public infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) requirements as they relate to survey deliverables.
• Knowledge of GIS integration and digital survey data management.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $70.00 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.   

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability 
• Professional and personal development 
• Generous paid time off 
• Commuter and wellness benefits 

 

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Bak