Parkhill, Smith & Cooper is looking for a RPLS to join our surveying team in Midland, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjust and operate surveying equipment including GNSS systems, total stations, automatic levels and electronic data collectors.
• Keep written records of field work performed.
• Make field sketches of site/boundary information.
• Perform calculations to translate surface or assumed coordinates to NAD'83 coordinates.
• Take photographs of pertinent site information.
• Search for boundary markers and survey monuments including original patent corners, section corners, block and lot corners, and highway right-of-way monuments.
• Set control points, boundary markers and other survey monuments.
• Interpret plats, maps, drawings and plans and legal descriptions for the purpose of boundary re-location and site calibration.
• Conduct topographic surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures both above and below the surface of the earth.
• Layout grid for the purpose of creating contour map of existing surfaces.
• Operate and manage computer databases, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries and producing reports.
• Analyze field data to determine adequacy of information collected.
• Maintain survey equipment and vehicles.
• Travel to project sites.
• Attend safety meetings and receive safety training as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct and supervise work of subordinate members of surveying parties

Education and/or Experience

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Surveying
• RPLS licensure
• 5+ years of surveying experience.