Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) was founded more than a half century ago as a full-service consulting firm providing mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, transportation, water and wastewater, land development, planning services; a broad range of field work including survey, geotechnical, construction inspection, testing, air and water balance capabilities; as well as the all the essential professions it takes to make it all come together for our public, private, and industrial clients.
Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with additional locations in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado, our projects take us across the nation and around the world.
At PEC, our employees have a passion for the communities where they work, live, and play.
If you are looking for a career path that provides the opportunity for you to reach your full potential, PEC is the place to be.
PEC's team culture is built on our ability to solve problems through a collaborative process.
We elevate each other by aligning personal strengths to professional development.
Our engineers and staff do not just sit behind desks.
We work together with other teams, make site visits, take tours, meet face-to-face with the clients, establish big goals, and set out to achieve them.
PEC has an opportunity for a Survey Crew Chief in our Topeka, Kansas office.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work, and providing direction in performing various land survey operations.
Leads and participates in a variety of land survey operations such as boundary, topography, leveling, design, as-built, and maintaining horizontal and vertical control networks operating and utilizing a full range of survey equipment including basic computer skills.
Prepares and verifies mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering; computes and adjusts angles, distances, bearings, traverses, and elevations; interprets and computes field data, and evaluates for accuracy and completeness; maintains accurate survey and non-survey related records in the form of field notes, reports, and sketches; maintains vertical and horizontal control notes in files, field book, and computer.
Conducts project research, secures equipment, uses safety techniques, performs the survey operation, handles the equipment, records data, and performs other associated duties for the purpose of delivering a successful project.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records, logs, diaries, and/or other related documentation.
Analyzes record data, deeds, and plats for property and boundary control.
Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning surveying activities.
Tracks and maintains survey supplies such as stakes and marking equipment; ensures safety devices are present and in use as appropriate; may place traffic control devices and/or direct traffic.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Qualifications and Skills:
Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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preferred but not required.
Current, valid Driver's License.
Legally authorized to work in the U.
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without sponsorship.
Data collection basics, CAD skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Possesses above average mathematical knowledge and ability to operate tablets and computers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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