Survey Technician Utility Locator

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.

About Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid design resilient infrastructure and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation we stand at the forefront of our industry dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts retains and develops high performers. Our team values relationships innovation dedication initiative and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes

in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety sustainability and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives we enrich the lives of those we serve engage others within our industry and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

CCTV,Rebar Installation,Route Driving,Hand Tools,Computer Skills,Construction Experience,Land Surveying,Mechanical Knowledge,Utility Locating,Horizontal Drilling,Customer relationship management,Excavator

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1