Geospatial / Survey Specialist

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Join Foth as a Geospatial / Survey Specialist, based in Austin, TX, and support national projects while contributing to our expansion into a new market. This role focuses on DOT and transportation-related clients, offering a unique opportunity to thrive in an environment that emphasizes inclusivity, continuous learning, and flexibility. You’ll work remotely and travel about 20% of the time to client and team sites. At Foth, we are committed to investing in our people and the latest technology, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to succeed. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Foth Geospatial team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform leadership activities which includes coordination of tasks between geospatial team and project design teams
• Conduct impactful technical civil engineering activities for municipal and transportation projects from field to finish 
• Utilizing digital level to set high accuracy elevations on project control and benchmarks
• Operating traditional land surveying tools (GPS/Total Stations) to complete topographic mapping surveys
• Calculating horizontal and vertical positions from engineering plans for contractors to utilize during construction season
• Providing field support for 3D scanning and sUAS (Drone) operations
• Completing property research for Land Surveying activities
• Utilizing 2D for platting activities
• Drafting of existing site conditions utilizing multiple software programs
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed 

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Geospatial/Survey Accredited Program or related degree
• Minimum of 7+ years of related experience 

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microstation
• Experience using Trimble survey equipment
• FAA Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot’s certification with currency
• Previous working experience with point cloud extractions is highly preferred 

Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. 

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers 

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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