Geomatics Equipment Operator

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s MetroDC (Washington, DC and Tysons, VA) office is seeking a Geomatics Equipment Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Operation, transport and setup of laser scanners, robotic total stations, data collectors, GPS, and other reality capture and land surveying equipment
• Land surveying including boundary line, topographic survey, construction stakeout and utility surveys
• Reality Capture activities, including UAV flights, photogrammetry, and laser scanning
• Reconnaissance and recovery of land surveying markers through use of hand tools and digging
• Construction stakeout of proposed improvements, including installation of stakes through use of sledgehammers and hand tools
• Operation and maintenance of surveying equipment 
• Documenting all phases of survey work through clear field notes and data collection

Skills and Attributes

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering, and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project
• Ability to learn the proper use of GPS equipment and Robotic Instruments and mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to learn and understand the basics of boundary, topographic, construction, and utility surveys
• Able to think critically
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with survey staff and clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-1 year of experience using standard survey equipment (i.e. RTK GPS, total station, levels)
• Valid driver’s license 
• Laser scanning experience is a plus
• Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area (anticipated to be less than 15% of assignments)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Washington, DC is $20/hr-$25/hr. The final compensation is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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