Survey Instrument Person Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Person to join our team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. - Responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in the operation of a field survey crew. - The major objectives are the quality (accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations) of work, safety, and maintenance of equipment. - Must operate equipment, maintain safe work environment, protect and maintain the equipment and vehicles, accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.. - Record accurate and clear surveying notes - Accurately record data points with data collector - Set wooden stakes and iron rods, cut and clear brush, trees, etc. - Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies - Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments - Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings - Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distance - High school diploma or GED required. - Three (3) to four (4) years of progressive experience in land survey field operations and proficiency with land survey equipment (total stations) and GPS is required. - Good technical skills; process oriented behavioral traits including being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, likes work alone when required, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure. - Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record. - Comfortable working at heights and on water bodies as required. - OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid or ability and willingness to acquire it - Must be able to operate with a high degree of independence. - Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills - Team player, a "go getter," and having a positive attitude are a MUST - Open and willingness to travel - An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study - Residential or Commercial development and construction project experience is a plus - Wind energy, solar energy, or related power generation project experience is a plus Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S. In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.