Job Description

Land Surveyor

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Land Surveyor to provide enterprise-wide support in the areas of land surveying, cadastral mapping, survey control, easement preparation and review, topographic mapping, engineering surveys, and land survey plat and subdivision review. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Land Services Supervisor and other field survey staff to plan and organize field surveys. This position is the first of four levels within the Land Services job series, providing you with opportunities to grow and advance your career.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Perform land surveying work from field to finish using all forms of surveying equipment, total station, GNSS, Lidar scanners, and drones
• Conduct research on easements and property boundaries, and prepare legal descriptions and exhibits
• Create topographic maps and drawings in support of Colorado Springs Utilities' engineering groups
• Perform drone inspections of Colorado Springs Utilities' infrastructure
• Maintain equipment and assists as directed
• Process Lidar and photogrammetry data
• Assist with dam deformation surveys
• Review proposed plat and easement from outside sources
• Enter and edit Landbase data in GIS

Who You Are

• An accredited Land Surveyor in Training (CO) or Professional Land Surveyor (CO) is valued
• Experience using land survey equipment and technologies, including Civil 3D, Trimble survey equipment, Trimble Business Center, and the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, is valued
• Possession of a FAA Part 107 Certificate, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire, is required
• Knowledge of construction and utility infrastructure terminology is valued
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and supporting documentation is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 120A, 12A, 51S, 881A, 2E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX, 5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144, 1301, 1302, 1310, 2070, 6004, 6005, 9620, 9622, 9624, 9626, 9630, 9631, 9632

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light work. Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Additionally, a significant amount (~50%) of this position's time is comprised of fieldwork where you may be subject to changing weather conditions. This position also requires performing labor-intensive tasks, including but not limited to clearing brush, laying out stakes, and transporting survey equipment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness