Job Description:
RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time entry-level Land Surveyor in Training based in our Nashville office upon graduation. This position is responsible for working under a licensed surveyor and assisting on various projects in both public and private sectors. This role will also coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, and other land surveyors to assist our clients in developing commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.
Responsibilities
Assist in production of control, boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys
Prepare reports detailing legal boundaries and additional survey information that will be presented to clients
Collaborate with project managers, crews, and government agencies when necessary.
Resolve uncomplicated boundaries with minimal oversight
Applies knowledge of survey, boundary, state, and county laws, statutes, and regulations to projects
Generate contour maps and alignments
Conduct project related research
Write legal descriptions for a variety of legal instruments
Additional related duties as needed
Qualifications
Surveyor in Training (SIT) certificate issued by any state board of surveyors
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Survey, Geomatics, GIS, or a related field
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Previous field survey experience
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within land surveying
Experience working under a licensed professional surveyor
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with project deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work closely in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with GEOPAK, MicroStation, and Open Roads
Experience with LiDAR capabilities such as 3D laser scanning and point cloud registration
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
Annual salary review and bonus
Tuition and gym reimbursements
Parental leave
Flexible work environment
Focus on work-life balance
RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.
RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.