Topographic Surveyor & Geomatics Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Your role at GEI.

We are seeking a full-time Topographic Surveyor & Geomatics Technologist to join our team at our Owen Sound, ON office, with a focus on field surveying, construction layout, data processing, and technical drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D. The successful candidate will support land development design, including site plans, lot grading plans, natural hazard assessments, environmental compliance, and monitoring surveys and construction layout projects.

Responsibilities may include conducting topographic and construction layout surveys utilizing Total Station and GPS survey techniques including processing field and LiDAR data. Other tasks may include UAV (drone) surveys and generating detailed base plans and surface models to aid in site plans and grading designs.

Experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D would be considered an asset, essential for data processing, creating integrated surfaces and TIN layers to aid in production of alignments, profiles, and other civil design deliverables.

Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with a team to provide day-to-day technical support including but not limited to on-site data collection, data processing, field and site inspections, construction layout & monitoring and additional duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct topographic, construction layout, and monitoring surveys under the supervision of senior staff, including the use of traditional survey equipment and UAV (drone) technology.
• Process and manage survey data, LiDAR, and drone imagery to generate surface models, contours, and base mapping suitable for land development design.
• Support a variety of land development and site servicing projects, including the preparation of site plans, lot grading plans, and natural hazard assessments.
• Create and maintain survey data and base plan information using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including data processing, replicating base legal plan alignments from known / approved sources.
• Perform GIS-based spatial analysis and mapping to support environmental compliance, regulatory submissions, and client deliverables when required.
• Assist in the preparation of reports figures, drawings, and exhibits for internal review, client presentations, and public engagement when required.
• Ensure project data is organized, documented, and delivered in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with field services staff, project managers, engineers, and GEI staff to support field and office components of multidisciplinary projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

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GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.