Professional Land Surveyor

Brice Engineering LLC
Regular
Professional Land Surveyor Alaska Statewide
Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.
What does Brice Engineering do?
For Brice Engineering, it's not just about answering the mail. It's about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain, to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!
What can you expect?
As the Professional Land Surveyor, you are responsible for the use of surveying equipment and collection and use of spatial data for mapping and construction. You are also responsible for creating maps and report figures to support projects and organizing and managing data for reporting.
How will you do it?
Surveying with RTK GPS survey equipment:

• Depending on accuracy requirements, use survey, mapping grade or total station to collect data for various environmental projects such as boring locations, field screening locations, sample locations, etc.
• Use survey equipment to collect data and provide layout locations and topography surveys for various projects.
• Manage, process, and ensure quality of survey data being sent in from field.
• Input and plot coordinates from surveyor's data and field notes.
• Conduct surveys using differential leveling and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS.

Cartography with ESRI software (ArcGIS Standard and ArcGIS Pro):

• Develop geodatabases compliant with client standards.
• Integrate geodatabases with other data management tools.
• Produce maps using raster and vector spatial data structures.
• Prepare maps with point, line, and polygon datasets.
• Establish and update metadata.
• Incorporate AutoCAD drawings into ArcGIS mapping.
• Ensure good cartography and engineering design with proper scaling.

Cartography with AutoCAD software (Civil 3D/Map3D/Raster Design):

• Produce maps using raster and vector spatial data structures.
• Prepare maps with point, line, and polygon datasets.
• Edit shapefile data using CAD drafting tools.
• Bring data (survey) from the field and process it into database and map deliverables.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Collect, create, and manage survey data, including design and use of relational databases and querying tools.

Who is Brice Engineering looking for?

• Associate of Science degree in Survey Engineering, Land Surveying, Geodesy, Remote Sensing, or related discipline required.
• Over 8 years' experience in a survey crew. Experience in construction surveying, machine control modeling and civil construction projects.
• Current Professional Land Surveyor license from the state of Alaska.
• Strong experience in the theory and practice of collecting and reducing survey data.
• Must be adept at understanding map projections, vertical and geodetic datums, and coordinate system transformations.
• Must be adept at understanding technical aspects of field work for conversion to maps and graphics.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Engineering LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.
• 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com
How do you apply?
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Engineering LLC. under the company tab.
You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Engineering LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Join us and let's get started!
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Predominantly field assignments outdoors.
• Fieldwork for collection of spatial data may require travel in aircraft, motor vehicles, ATVs and/or watercraft for periods of days to weeks, generally in remote locations.
• Outdoor conditions may be subject to changes in weather conditions and noise levels.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work long hours to support rigorous timelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity with good hand-eye coordination and motion control for handling equipment in the field.

Occasionally: standing, bending over, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, balancing, pushing or pulling, repetitive use of legs, grasping, lifting/carrying 10-75 lbs., eye/hand coordination (foot), fine manipulation, outside: hot/cold temperatures, humid, sharp objects/tool, heavy machinery, dirty (soil), dry, fumes, gases, odors, dust, grease, oil, mud, moving mechanical parts, noise, wet/slippery floors/surfaces.
Continuously: close vision (clear at 20" or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up & down or to the left & right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances & spatial relationships), thinking analytically, using effective verbal communication, making decisions, examining/observing details, inside: hot/heat, cold.
Frequently: sitting, walking, talking, lifting 26-50 lbs., distance vision (clear at 20' or more), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object in to sharp focus), using effective written communication, handling stress & emotions, concentrating on tasks, discriminating colors, remember details, adjusting to changes, working with others and working alone.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.