Professional Surveyor
CVE seeks a highly motivated full-time licensed Professional Surveyor to join our diverse team of professionals.
The Professional Surveyor will have the opportunity to work on a variety of office tasks including boundary surveys, dedication plats, easements, legal descriptions, ALTA/NSPS Surveys, review and resolution of boundary lines, centerlines and R/W lines. The Surveyor will also work alongside Survey Crews and Engineers in the scheduling and execution of field and office work and collaboration on deliverables. The Surveyor will have the opportunity for career growth into client, task, and project management roles, as well as advance a technical career path.
Requested Degree/Certifications/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Surveying and Mapping course or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering Technology.
Ohio Professional Surveying License.
Five (5)+ years of experience, comprised of both office and field experience with in-depth understanding of local standards for preparing and filing survey documents.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
Ability to work independently and on a project team.
Capability to effectively manage project tasks.
Strong written and oral communications skills required.
Exercise professional judgment to complete work accurately and in accordance with surveying codes, ethical standards, and sound business practices.
Effectively communicate and coordinate with other team members.
Manage, coordinate, and communicate schedule and progress on multiple concurrent tasks; Complete work on time and within budget.
Be energetic, self-directed and success-focused.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and insurable driving record.
Job Responsibilities
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including various field measurements, disposition of monumentation and digital data files, and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Balance traverses, perform area calculations for boundary surveys, easements and Right-of-Way.
Research previous survey evidence, including maps of survey, subdivision and dedication plats, deeds, physical evidence and other survey records to obtain data needed for surveys.
Prepare boundary surveying documents and present findings.
Prepare and review survey plats, easements and legal descriptions.
Establish legal property boundaries (property lines, roadway centerlines and Right-of-Way lines.
Prepare and complete Right of Way plans in accordance with Ohio Department of Transportation standards from roadway construction plans.
Work with co-workers to develop technical capabilities of less experienced surveyors and technicians.
Chagrin Valley Engineering, Ltd. is a civil and environmental engineering and surveying firm that provides public and private clients with solutions to meet infrastructure challenges. Since 1996, we have built a strong reputation for delivering smart, practical, and creative designs, driven by a collaborative, multi-disciplined team of engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and GIS specialists. Our expertise and experience spans transportation engineering, land surveying, water resources, and municipal engineering, where we deliver a full-service experience and provide cost-effective, constructible designs that align with each client’s budget and long-term goals.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and at CVE, you’ll discover a professional and supportive working environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a meaningful impact on infrastructure solutions for the clients and communities we serve. We invest in our people, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities to take on new challenges. This drives our success, which is rooted in teamwork, integrity, and commitment. As our firm continues to expand, we’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow with us.