Job Description

Popli Design Group (PDG) is seeking full-time Field Survey Technicians for our Penfield, NY office. This position will report to the Director of Land Surveying and will primarily be a field role, performing control, boundary and topographic surveys.

Party Chief - Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

In charge of field survey activities, including:

• Understanding and executing scope of work for each assignment
• Providing direction and oversight of instrument operator.
• Ensuring proper field techniques, and quality checks are taking place.
• Ensuring proper safety measures are being followed.
• Provide debriefing to senior office staff after completion of assignment.
• Field reconnaissance of property evidence.
• Thorough understanding of the operation of total stations and GNSS equipment.

Instrument Operator - Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Assist Party Chief in survey field activities, including:

• Operation of total station and GNSS equipment
• Perform necessary collimation and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Field reconnaissance of property evidence.
• Work well in team environment and follow direction of the Party Chief.
• Assist with ensuring quality checks are implemented, and job safety procedures are being followed.

Qualifications:

• Party Chief: 5+ years’ experience in land surveying
• Instrument Operator: 3+ years’ experience in land surveying
• Valid Driver’s license required, with clean driving record.
• Bachelors or Associates degree in Land Surveying, a plus
• Experience with NYSDOT survey procedures, a plus
• Experience with Trimble robotics, a plus
• Experience with Leica GNSS, a plus
• Experience with terrestrial LiDAR, a plus
• Experience with sUAS, a plus
• Ability to perform physical work (i.e., strenuous walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying / loading equipment, etc.)

About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.

PDG allows for flexibility in work hours and encourage work/life balance.

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.

Both positions have potential for earing New York State Prevailing Wage Rates / Benefits, on top of base salaries.