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Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who have this common value? Our engineering and project teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Project Surveyor opportunity. The ideal candidate will work from the Irvine, CA office to support projects in Irvine, Santa Ana, Newport Beach and other parts of Orange County, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena and other areas within Los Angeles County as well as projects in San Deigo, Riverside, and other areas in Southern California.

The Project Surveyor will be responsible for providing office and field survey support throughout California working with internal Tetra Tech teams and external clients. This is a professional track position working under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor.

The successful candidate will support surveying/mapping, GIS, and Civil Engineering activities.  Typical projects range in scope from site development, roadway and utility designs, to industrial and military facilities including master planning.  The successful candidate will be trained to operate as a survey field tech performing topographic, boundary, and GPS control surveys. 

  

 

Familiarity and interest in emerging technology such as Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) surveys and laser scanning are desirable.     

 

Your Role: 

Collect survey data as required in accordance with industry and client specifications, scopes of work, work plans and directed by Survey Manager;  Willing and able to continually learn new techniques and processes as well as operate various types of equipment to become more efficient;  Provide technical assistance for CADD operators, design staff as to what the project looks like in the field and coordinate site visits with project team personnel;  Work within a project team environment under the direction of a project manager and coordinate with project engineers and other designers to ensure project deliverables meet all necessary standards;  Perform survey office work such as mapping and along with and under the direction of a licensed land surveyor       Act as the Survey Party Chief, direct a survey assistant or other members of the survey crew and ensure efficiency and safety requirements are met in the field.

 

 

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred; College Level Coursework in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying highly desirable. LSIT registration in the State of California (or ability to obtain within 6 months) is desirable;  Minimum 2-5 years of field surveying and/or AutoCAD Civil 3d experience;  Valid California State Driver’s License;  Previous or current survey related coursework a plus;  Background will ideally include civil engineering project work and knowledge of municipal and state projects;  Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk related products required;  Familiarity with Microstation, word processing and scheduling programs a plus;  Knowledge of survey data collection methods and data processing

 

 

Physical Requirements:

This position may require protracted or irregular hours depending on the season.  Traverse over rough terrain, and constantly position self to operate miscellaneous survey equipment.  Occasionally ascend/descend ladders into trenches or onto roofs when inspecting construction and land development sites.  May be subject to exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions, hazardous materials and chemicals, heavy construction equipment, confined spaces, heights, and air and waterborne pathogens.  May handle and move items up to 50 lbs for various needs.  

This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more

 

Salary Range: $73,000-$100,000, depending on experience and certifications

About Tetra Tech 

 

 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. 

 

 

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.   

 

 

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities. 

 

 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: 

 

 

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on. 

 

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. 

 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies. 

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