A Surveyor measures the surface of the Earth and collects data used to make maps, set boundaries, and determine the shape and contour of sections of land. Uses global positioning system (GPS) and global information system (GIS) technology to make measurements. May specialize in measurements to determine airspace boundaries; may conduct marine or hydrographic surveys to measure bodies of water and determine shorelines and water flow and depth.
Hybrid work from home office with required reporting to Concord, CA on occasion, with possible field support
Contract Details Position Type:
Contract Contract Duration:
12 months
Pay Rate:
$40.00 $45.00 / Hour (USD) Shift /
Schedule:
Monday Friday, 8 hours/day; regular start time must be 8:30 AM or earlier
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary Under the supervision of a responsible supervisor or the direction of a higher land classification within the Land Technician line of progression or Land Surveyor line of progression, the Land Technician is responsible for a range of survey, mapping, rights-of-way, and land documentation duties. Key Responsibilities Performing routine work as a member of a survey party; making precise survey measurements using conventional and state of the art surveying instruments; interpreting legal descriptions of real property; making and interpreting survey calculations; researching, analyzing, checking, and adjusting survey data; researching title and compiling evidence and documentation for boundary determination. May be required to operate the survey vehicle. Preparing maps from field notes, office data, and title searches for condemnation proceedings, obtaining rights-of-way, purchasing land, obtaining government permits, and obtaining leases and other land documents. Plotting plan profiles, road cross-sections, topography, contours, and special drawings. May be required to check mathematical computations of others. Assembling information for, and processing, clearing, and correcting rights-of-way and land matters. This work includes such duties as preparing legal descriptions of real property; preparing all routine documents necessary for the acquisition of easements by the Company; processing necessary forms for the procuring of permits; preparing and processing quitclaims; securing signatures; securing permits; inspecting property; preliminarily investigating encroachments; and preparing clear and concise reports and correspondence. Also performs duties substantially identical to those of a Senior Land Technician, but normally on assignments requiring less experience, in order to qualify for promotion to Senior Land Technician. Required Skills Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) certificate Prior professional experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for land surveying or civil engineering purposes Strong oral and written communication skills Valid California driver's license Physical ability to do field survey work Education Requirements Two years of Civil Engineering or Survey Technology training or the equivalent in education and/or experience in surveying of land and title work Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) certificate required Required Experience Minimum two years of Civil Engineering or Survey Technology training or equivalent experience in surveying of land and title work Work Environment / Physical Requirements Field survey work required; physical ability to perform field survey duties is necessary Hybrid role: work from home office with required on-site reporting to Concord, CA on occasion, with possible field support With prior client approval, may submit travel expense (mileage) for reimbursement for locations other than the Concord, CA headquarters Local candidates only CA Bay Area with preference for candidates closer to Concord, CA Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund Important Notes Client laptop will be provided. Docking station may potentially be provided by the client; if unavailable, supplier is to provide. Monitors and peripherals will need to be provided by the contractor/supplier. PPE will be provided by the client. Local candidates only CA Bay Area, with preference for candidates closer to Concord, CA. About the Client This client is a leading utility and energy company serving millions of customers across the United States with reliable natural gas and electric energy delivery. With a hub in the Oakland/Concord, CA area and operations spanning major regions of the country, the organization employs thousands of professionals including land technicians, civil engineers, survey specialists, systems analysts, and data and AI specialists who support energy infrastructure, asset management, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
