Posted: 23-Sep-24
Location: Elk River, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: 129
Survey Technician
Application due date: October 14, 2024
Location: Elk River, MN
Please note: Approximately 80% of the work assignments will be performed in the field, with approximately 25-40% of those assignments requiring an overnight stay.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.
We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.
Summary:
Provide survey and technical support for GRE’s Transmission Division to meet the design requirements and ensure the objectives of the department are met.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00 + hourly. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide surveying requirements for all transmission, substation and communication system needs to include, but not limited to:
o Support substation topographic and boundary surveys.
o Perform probing and staking of transmission line structures.
o Perform substation and switching site staking.
o Set up projects in the field based on accepted survey practices and experiences.
o Set control for aerial survey work.
- Support the design of projects by using AutoCAD, the accepted GRE and NESC (National Electric Safety Code) standards and specifications for construction projects.
- Advise management of any safety concerns.
Qualifications: Knowledge typically acquired through a:
· Two-year technical degree (such as drafting, survey technology, or civil technology) or 4-year land surveying degree AND 0 - 5 years of survey or related experience.
OR
· 3+ years of survey experience.
AND
· Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
· Ability to obtain/maintain a valid DOT medical card.
· Drafting and AutoCAD software experience strongly preferred.
· Registered as a Land Surveyor In-Training (LSIT) in MN, WI or ND is preferred.
· Basic knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and basic mathematics.
· Knowledge and skill in using computers and software related to job function.
· Ability to work in a team environment and follow work direction.
· Ability to draft utilizing AutoCAD software. AutoCAD experience strongly preferred.
· Ability to learn and operate survey equipment.
· Ability to interpret/create property and easement legal descriptions. Experience is strongly preferred.
· Strong detail orientation.
· Written and verbal communication skills.
· Analytical problem-solving skills using geometry and trigonometry.
· Skill in managing own time to meet deadlines and quality requirements.
Apply:
Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by October 14, 2024. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.