Surveyor - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-05
Cushing Terrell
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Billings
Montana
59101
United States

Join us to design places that make a difference

As a surveyor, you will collaborate with a team of project managers and civil leads to provide topographic mapping, boundary surveys, and other survey-related work. The survey team is involved in a variety of projects, which require the creation and completion of subdivision plats, amended plats, easements, certificates of survey, land title surveys, and construction staking.

You will work independently from project startups through to project deliverables and may supervise the work of survey technicians, eventually leading your own team. As an experienced Surveyor, you will have the ability to collaborate with peers to achieve successful outcomes for our clients, all within a reasonable timeframe.

You will be responsible for scheduling project workloads for yourself and for team members who report to you. Additionally, you will represent Cushing Terrell during project meetings and participate in internal strategy and business development efforts. Another key responsibility will be to conduct quality assurance checks and provide feedback on all aspects of the surveying process and workflow.

As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*…

  • Work with the Senior Managing Surveyor leader to execute the company's more complex projects.
  • Be responsible for providing land surveying services, analyzing and reviewing surveys, coordinating surveys, formulating and assuring the quality of surveys, and securing and managing survey data.
  • Provide construction stakeout services for site and building construction.
  • Be responsible for reviewing title reports as required for preparing ALTA surveys.
  • Review, verify, and approve survey computations for technical accuracy and quality control.
  • Prepare and/or review proposals, budgets, and invoices.
  • Assess project requirements, while developing and recommending a sound approach or application to meet the needs of the project manager and client.
  • Carry out complex drafting, providing training to field survey crews and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment with the team.
  • Prepare project plans, elevations, and specifications using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office.
  • Meet with the client to determine needs, wants, and budget.
  • Prepare preliminary budget and/or cost estimate for projects.
  • Develop positive external and internal client relationships.
  • Prepare survey calculations and reports.

*The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Qualifications* and abilities you will bring to the table:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 8+ years job job-related experience
  • Professional Surveyor License
  • Driver’s license (Real ID)
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong knowledge in the use of survey field equipment including robotic total stations, laser scanners and GNSS systems.
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, map making, land division, titles, and construction staking.
  • Ability to work independently as a lead surveyor on complex projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously.

*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you don’t check every point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Your pay

The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.

  • Expected Range*: $63,000 to $85,000
  • The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus

*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, certifications, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).

Why Cushing Terrell?

Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits.

View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Things to consider: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

To all recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/

We look forward to hearing from you!


Cushing Terrell



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