Survey Instrument Operator at Timmons Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

Company Description

Timmons Groupis a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" byCE News. With more than a dozen offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and helping our clients achieve their vision resulting in shared success. For more information, visitwww.timmons.com.

We are currently seeking anSurveyInstrument Operatorfor ourVirginia Beach, VA office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Collects data for boundaries, location, topographical, and design surveys.


• Operates robotic total station, level, GPS Receivers and data collectors in performance of field surveys.


• Sets points on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, bridges, etc.).


• Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments.


• Makes sketches and records measurements to indicate exact location of horizontal and vertical control points.


• Assists in the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vehicle.


• Performs special projects as assigned.


• Travel may be required at times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

• High school diploma/GED


• Ideal candidates will have at least six (6) months of survey experience (and/or the equivalent of additional training or courses in the field of surveying).


• Must be able to quickly achieve a thorough understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.