Professional Land Surveyor

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Professional Land Surveyor to provide advanced expertise and support for land surveying, cadastral mapping, survey control, easement preparation and review, topographic mapping, hydrographic mapping, UAS operations, dam deformation monitoring, and subdivision plat review. Colorado Springs Utilities works as a field-to-finish operation, giving our staff opportunities to work on all aspects of projects from beginning to end. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and execute surveys with our experienced team of surveying professionals, utilizing the latest in surveying technology.

Professional Land Surveyors at Colorado Springs Utilities may be asked to perform any of the following:

• Provide project management expertise for GIS and land survey-related projects
• Review developer initiated easements and coordinate the recording and distribution of copies
• Provide support in the maintenance of Colorado Springs Utilities' survey control network, cadastre, and associated data sets
• Administer Parcel Fabric in ArcGIS Pro and the UAS survey and inspection program
• Collect and process LiDAR data using terrestrial, mobile mapper, UAS, and SLAM equipment
• Research and evaluate developing surveying technologies, and leading the implementation of newly-acquired technology and assets
• Reviewing the work of and mentoring more junior staff to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
• Additional surveying work and surveying project support as needed

Who You Are

• Progressive land surveying experience
• Possession of a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Experience with land surveying, UAS operations, and GIS technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble survey equipment, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Realworks) is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities vehicles to perform essential job functions
• Possession of any of the following certifications are valued - Certified Federal Surveyor, ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist or Photogrammetrist, Geographic Information System Professional

Physical Job Demands and Environmental Conditions

This job is a combination of office and fieldwork where you may be subject to changing weather conditions. This job will at times require performing labor-intensive tasks, including construction staking and transporting survey equipment in mountainous terrain environments.

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