Geomatics Technician - NV5

Overview

At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact for the future of our communities.

Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you'll discover limitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally. You'll work with diverse and talented group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

If you are a CADD Designer aiming to grow your career within Geomatics & Surveying, then our Geomatics Technician opportunity will provide you with a fulfilling position having you utilize your experience in preparing construction drawings and other documents to design portions of projects, as assigned.

As our Geomatics Technician, you will assist survey and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) groups in the southeast US and elsewhere if applicable.  Project locations will be focused on Georgia, but assignments outside of that are to be expected.  Short-term, short-range travel will occasionally be required.  Primary duties will include professional SUE services, CADD assistance, and survey field and office operations. This includes being part of a project team and working on developing construction-ready documents and plans for bidding, permitting, construction, completion, and cost-estimating activities.

This position is based in NV5’s Alpharetta, GA office.

Responsibilities

Other Responsibilities include:

• Location of underground utilities such as water, gas, power, fiber optic, and telephone.
• Identification of utility sizes, materials, and types.
• Work as part of a two-to-four-man crew.
• Collection of existing conditions information for the assessment and identification of underground utilities.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of vacuum excavation truck.
• Be knowledgeable of the quality levels of SUE and how to differentiate between each one.
• Ability to help implement new technologies and methods.
• Provide support for land survey in the creation of topographic maps.
• Operate the survey total station and level instruments.
• Record survey data in field books.
• Maintain all survey equipment.
• Assist party chief with survey files and field calculations.

Qualifications

If you possess the following experience & qualifications, then we would love to learn more about you!

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software; Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• 1+ years of land surveying experience.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MicroStation, a plus.
• 1+ years of utility designation experience.
• Familiarity with iPad or tablet, a plus
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment-preferred
• Ability to travel.

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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