Entry Level Surveyor

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Ann Arbor office of SmithGroup is looking for a Entry Level Surveyor to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive years!

Working with us, you will:

• Perform Surveying tasks under the direct supervision of a Professional Surveyor, which includes many of the following activities:
• Prepare drawings, maps, reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D software and related software packages.
• Perform field work to support survey projects.
• Assist in maintaining survey equipment and survey ACAD template
• Participate in planning, design and implementation stages of project work.
• Collaborate with other design professionals (Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects and Planners)
• Receive mentoring and guidance on the Surveying profession.
• Provide additional support for various Smithgroup professionals as needed.
  
  

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or related degree, or is in pursuit of their degree, is preferred.
• Experience operating electronic total stations, GPS equipment, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Willingness to embrace all aspects of surveying in both the field and office environments.
• Proficiency in basic engineering and surveying support calculations.
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to contribute to and participate in a collaborative team environment.
  
  

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com