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Junior Surveyor Position

We're currently seeking a motivated Junior Surveyor to join our collaborative team and contribute to a diverse range of infrastructure projects. Based in the Pacific Northwest, you'll work in a hybrid rolebalancing both fieldwork and office-based tasks. In the field, under the guidance of a Project Surveyor or Project Manager, you'll collect survey data using GNSS and Robotic Total Station equipment, with opportunities to travel to project sites across the U.S. and internationally. In the office or from home, you'll process and reduce survey data using a variety of software platforms, generating critical information to support infrastructure development. You'll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects, ensuring accuracy and quality in every phase.

Tasks include:

• Work in the field to complete control, boundary, topography, laser scanning and other tasks on a one or two-person crew.
• Collect survey data using GNSS receivers, scanners, total stations, levels, and survey controllers.
• Produce clear and concise field notes and quality field data for office processing.
• Communicate with project manager and/or project surveyor about aspects of the project.
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Perform some office duties, including data download and reduction, field note reduction, calculations, processing, and quality control reviews.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols.
• Participate in department and field crew training.
• Represent Jacobs in the field with a professional image.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience as an Instrument Operator, Party Chief or Survey Technician
• Associates or bachelor's degree in applicable field
• Valid driver's license
• Good social and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks
• Ideally, you'll also have:
• Experience with Trimble equipment and software
• Experience with WSDOT, ODOT, and/or ITD coding
• CST, LSI or PLS certification

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.