Land Surveyor

NV Energy


Position Title: Land Surveyor

Job ID: 10005382

Location: Reno, NV, United States







Description:

Job Description

Basic Purpose
Responsible for all aspects of land surveying to include pre-construction and as-built land surveying, earthwork and volumetric calculations, field note reduction, balancing of level runs, completes boundary and sectionalized land breakdown. Performs interpreting, understanding and retracing land/legal descriptions and interpretation of descriptor calls; prepares Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Interprets, reviews and reduces survey field data for incorporation into new and ongoing projects including standard survey data as well as scanned data, photogrammetry and point clouds. Calculates and prepares field survey data and notes on pre-construction projects and provides technical survey expertise to construction and design personnel as well as immediate co-workers. (30%)

Prepares, reviews and approves Parcel Maps and Record of Surveys and ensures compliance with law as defined by NRS 265 and 278. (10%)

Understands property boundaries and sectionalized land breakdown and applies this understanding into accurate boundary resolution. (10%)

Serves as troubleshooting liaison for both engineering plans and survey field notes. (10%)

Prepares calculations and other related work for existing and future facilities based on engineering plans. (10%)

Assumes the responsibility of providing direction, oversight and coordination of responsibilities in the absence of the leader. (10%)

Serves as liaison for department with various projects and in meetings on a regular basis. (10%)

Interfaces with consulting engineering land surveying firms and internal customers. (10%)

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
EAC/ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or a Board approved equivalent and eight years of survey experience.

Candidates that do not possess a degree must have a minimum of 12 years of related work experience as a Land Technician or similar capacity.

Registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Nevada is required or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
NRS 265 and 278 laws, surveying methods, calculations, earthwork, volumetric, and engineering practices.

Demonstrated skills such as:
Analytical, interpersonal and communication.

Interpreting construction engineering plans, mapping, and in establishing positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. No special physical demands required. Some travel may be required.

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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