Land Surveyor

Our Advanced Geomatics (ADG) team is seeking a Land Services (Intermediate) 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. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the ADG Supervisor and other field survey staff to plan and organize field surveys.

A day in the life of a Land Services (Intermediate) may include:

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, prepares 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
Please note that 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

Who You Are:

An accredited Land Surveyor in Training (CO) or Professional Land Surveyor (CO) is highly valued
Experience with 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 Pt 107 Certificate is required, OR the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
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

Who we are:

We are a diverse team of professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service to our community through new and innovative technologies.
One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report)

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 do not 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 – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
- Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
- Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
- Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program