Senior Surveyor

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a Senior Surveyor for water, wastewater, transportation and other surveying projects. This position will be in based in our Charleston West Virginia office, but may support other regional offices as needed.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• General management and oversight of multiple survey projects
• Follow MM safety program for all staff, and promote safety standards of personnel and equipment
• Meet with representatives related to the coordination of necessary work and compliance with permits and/or schedules
• Maintain relationships with clients, business owners, and the public in project execution
• Receive general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems.
• Review project schedule, progress and deliverables with those he/she will manage or support
• Operate and maintain technical surveying instruments and measuring devices needed to complete different types of survey assignments
• Perform routine analysis to check applicability, accuracy, and reasonableness of data
• Conduct various types of survey activities including but not limited to:




• Reduce and plot survey data
• Participate in basic layout and field engineering activities
• Conduct records research
• Coordinate the findings of the work produced with engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with the project
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed




• Familiarity with current survey software
• Prepare and submit necessary permit applications for WVDOH, WVDNR, USACE, WVDEP etc as projects dictate
• Obtain necessary rights of way and temporary construction easements as needed

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering or similar
• Professional Surveyor (PS) license in WV required
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and withstand working outside for up to 8-12 hours in varying temperatures
• Must possess manual dexterity with the physical ability to work in situations which require bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and lifting/carrying items up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to carry survey equipment
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective eyewear, gloves, mask) and other safety equipment required by the company guidelines and procedures

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• AutoCAD, Microstation and/or ESRI software experience
• Strong leadership skills, work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Strong technical, documentation, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen
• Must be willing to travel

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.