Project Land Surveyor
- Survey / SUE Group
- Helena, MT
- $75,000 - $100,000 (base salary)
- Regular Full-Time
JOB OVERVIEW
ROBERT PECCIA & ASSOCIATES (RPA) is seeking a talented and motivated Project Land Surveyor to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our Survey/SUE Group, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our Surveying/SUE Group’s efforts to deliver exceptional surveying services to a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land surveying, with expertise in field surveys, data collection, mapping, and surveying software. The firm’s projects are frequently out-of-town which may require overnight travel.
Company Culture and Benefits
At RPA, our employee-owners are the cornerstone of our success. That is why we invest in you, your professional development, your community, and your future, celebrating both your work achievements and personal milestones. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
- 100% Employee Owned: Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides you with direct ownership in the company, aligning your success with ours.
- Competitive Salary and Bonuses: Enjoy a rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company-wide bonus program.
- Flexible Work Environment: We support work-life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
- Professional Growth: We support and encourage professional development and involvement in civic/professional organizations and provide ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.
Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page.
Primary Responsibilities
Our Surveying/SUE Group specializes in providing a full range of surveying services, including control surveys, topographic mapping, boundary/cadastral surveys, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE). You will be responsible for efficiently completing field data collection, data reduction, mapping, and generating finished surveys to meet project requirements. The following are the primary responsibilities of the position:
- Conduct field surveys and prepare control traverse plans, plat maps, survey base maps, and topographic maps.
- Conduct field surveys for both design and construction phases of engineering projects.
- Maintain expertise with survey techniques including computer applications and expand and improve techniques when possible.
- Use state-of-the-art survey techniques and utilize advanced techniques where appropriate.
Qualifications
Individual qualities that the company looks for are self-motivation, intelligence, common sense, industriousness, and the ability to communicate and work well with others. The following are desired qualifications for the position:
- Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), or ability to obtain.
- Associate’s degree in land survey or related field.
- Ability to perform topographic site, boundary, ALTA, Control, and other necessary surveys.
- Knowledge and ability to use various types of total stations and GPS.
- Ability to generate finished drawings in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and MicroStation, preferred.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans and maps.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
- A positive attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture and alignment with our Core Values.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
About RPA
Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is a distinguished, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm headquartered in Montana. Established in 1978, we are renowned for our personalized service and commitment to designing practical and sustainable solutions for our clients.
We champion an open leadership style based on mutual trust, empowering our team members to influence the future of RPA. Our commitment to a collaborative culture has fostered consistent growth and one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. At RPA, our core values—listening, respect, integrity, empowerment, teamwork, and social responsibility—drive our success and shape our dynamic work environment.
Our Locations
Recruiting and retaining people who complement our company culture is a top priority at RPA. We provide services from three well-established and connected offices at key locations across Montana. With hiking, skiing, biking, hunting, fishing, arts, theatre, and more right out our back door, each office offers easy access to the things that make Big Sky Country so unique.
- Helena: Our corporate headquarters with access to award-winning trails and a lively downtown community.
- Kalispell: Nestled between mountain ranges and ski hills, with Glacier National Park nearby.
- Bozeman: Renowned for its quality of life, cultural offerings, and proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
Whether you seek adventure in the backcountry or prefer the serenity of nature, RPA offers the flexibility to balance your career and personal passions.
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