Surveyor in Training (SIT)
DCCM
Lakeland, FLFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) performs duties of a Project Surveyor while developing technical expertise and professional judgment for licensure. This role requires increasing independence under the supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor. The LSIT collaborates with Project Surveyors and Project Managers to support survey projects from research to final deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
- Review project scope, schedule, and deliverables with the Project Manager (PM).
- Monitor project timelines and ensure adherence to deadlines.
Research & Pre-Field Preparation
- Perform research and calculations for fieldwork, including:
- Analysis of subject parcel and adjoining property deeds.
- Retrieval of published and historical survey control data.
- Prepare field deliverables and files for survey crews, including:
- Trimble Connect files
- Control and calculated maps
- Data files (*.csv, *.job, .dxf)
Field Data Processing & Review
- Review and process daily field data, including:
- Level runs
- Field notes
- Trimble Business Center (TBC) files
- Survey adjustments and corrections
Survey Calculations & Mapping
- Perform boundary calculations under the supervision of a Project Surveyor.
- Map and draft survey results using CAD software in accordance with company standards.
- Assist in preparing legal descriptions and sketches, including:
- Determining points of commencement and beginning.
- Writing boundary line calls.
- Verifying closure of parcels.
- Conducting map checks.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Perform QA/QC reviews of survey deliverables prior to submission.
- Apply knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including:
- Federal, state, and local surveying and development regulations.
- Florida Chapter 177 (Plat Review).
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5J-17.
- Local land development codes and requirements.
Project Support & Organization
- Maintain organized project files for current and future use.
- Assist with project scoping, budgeting, and cost estimation alongside Project Surveyors and Project Managers.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, or a related field.
- Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Land Surveying (FS) exam (required).