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Land Surveying Field Technician
Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Land Surveying Field Technician candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience in construction stake-out and land surveying.
Duties to include:
- Performance of construction stake-out of buildings, roads, curbs, storm and sanitary sewer, etc.
- Performance of stake-out calculations for site improvements.
- Performance of boundary surveys and topographic surveys.
- Data management and project control point management.
- Assisting in the maintenance of survey vehicle, equipment and stocks of survey supplies.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D 2021 experience a plus.
- Applicant must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Experience with electronic total station, data collectors and GPS equipment.
- Ability to interpret construction plans.
- Ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors and the general public.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Possess strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, as well as have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, dental, vision, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program with employer matching and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.
Land Surveying Project Manager
Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Project Manager candidates. Successful candidates should have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
Duties to include:
- Management of multiple survey crews, survey technicians and projects for successful completion.
- Review of surveys, survey computation and construction staking to meet required specifications.
- Preparation of all types of surveying plats and exhibit drawings utilizing research and the information gathered in the field.
- Providing periodic field observation as necessary.
- Assisting in project proposals.
- Surveying projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet/or exceed project requirements.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing all types of survey projects which includes meeting with clients, managing budgets & schedules and coordinating field staff.
- Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with electronic total station, data collectors and GPS equipment.
- Ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors and the general public.
- Registered Land Survey License in Pennsylvania a plus but not required.
- Bachelors or Associates Degree a plus but not required.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus but not required.
A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program with employer matching and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.
New Jersey Based Land Surveying Project Manager
Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Land Surveying Field Crew Chief candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience in construction stake-out and land surveying.
Duties to Include:
- Management of survey crews, survey technicians, and projects for successful completition.
- Review of surveys, survey computation, and construction staking to meet required specifications.
- Preparation of all types of surveying plats and exhibit drawings utilizing research and the information gathered in the field.
- Assisting in project proposals.
- Surveying projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet/or exceed project requirements.
- Performance of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, or construction surveys.
- Taking measurements, moving survey equipment, and hand clearing of brush to open lines of sight.
- Assisting in the maintenance of survey equipment and stocks of survey supplies.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing all types of survey projects which includes meeting with clients, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating field staff.
- Must have valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
- Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must have experience with electronic total station, data collectors, and GPS equipement.
- Must have the ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors, and the general public.
- Registered Land Survey License in New Jersey a plus but not required.
- Bachelors or Associate’s Degree a plus but not required.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus but not required.
A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program with employer matching and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.
Traffic Engineer Candidates with 3 to 5 Years Experience
D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Traffic Engineer candidates with 3 to 5 years’ experience in traffic planning, impact studies, and preparation of highway occupancy plans.
Duties to Include:
- Management of Traffic Engineering Department and coordination with Civil Engineering and Land Surveying departments.
- Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies
- Transportation Planning and Permitting
- Highway Occupancy Permit Preparation
- Multimodal Design
- Traffic Signal Design
- Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence.
Requirements:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineering license required
- Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D a plus but not required
- Working Knowledge of Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces a plus but not required
- Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must have ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Must have good written and verbal communication.
A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, dental, vision, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.
Geotechnical Engineer Candidates with 3 to 5 Years Experience
D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Geotechnical Engineer candidates with 3 to 5 years’ experience in the design of residential and commercial subdivisions and land developments.
Duties to Include:
- Management of Geotechnical Department and coordination with Civil Engineering and Land Surveying departments.
- Perform soil and geological engineering investigations and prepare reports.
- Prepare subsurface exploration program.
- Manage and administer test boring contract.
- Inspect borings, test pits, and probes, plus foundation grouting.
- Perform soil infiltration testing and prepare soil feasibility report.
- Prepare laboratory soil/rock testing program.
- Perform geotechnical analysis and prepare foundation report.
- Investigate geotechnical stability, perform design, and prepare report.
- Prepare CBR recommendation report. Provide geotechnical reviews.
- Perform pavement design.
- Perform specialty geotechnical design.
- Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence.
- Perform geotechnical analyses based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs.
- Supports field instrumentation and monitoring activities.
Requirements:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineering license required
- Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D a plus but not required
- Working Knowledge of Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces a plus but not required
- Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must have ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Must have good written and verbal communication.
A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, dental, vision, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.
Civil Engineer Candidates with 0 to 3 Years Experience
D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Civil Engineer candidates with 0 to 3 years experience in the design of residential and commercial subdivisions and land developments.
Duties to include:
- Site Layout and Land Development
- Commercial and Residential Planning
- Grading and Utilities Design
- Erosion and Sedimentation Control Design
- Environmental Permitting including NPDES
- Sanitary and Stormwater Piping Design
- Horizontal and Vertical Roadway Alignment
- Stormwater Management Design
- Floodplain Modeling and Hydraulic Analysis
Requirements:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineering license not required
- Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D a plus but not required
- Working Knowledge of Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces a plus but not required
- Proficient with site layout, grading and profiling a plus but not required
- Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Experience with HEC-RAS a plus but not required
- Must have good written and verbal communication
A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, dental, vision, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.