Location: San Antonio, TX

Summary

Spalding DeDecker is an employee-owned surveying and civil engineering firm of around 80 employees with offices in Michigan and Texas. We are expanding and looking to grow further into the Texas market (San Antonio area) and are looking for both an experienced Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) and an ambitious, newly licensed RPLS (or within a year of obtaining) to join our team.

Typical Duties

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the activities of field and office staff
  • Supervising the preparation and completion of all survey deliverables
  • Work closely with survey director and engineering staff to ensure coordination
  • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Review and compare project budgets to ensure company objectives are met
  • Provide leadership, direction and motivation to staff
  • Survey calculation and legal research
  • Actively participate in professional development and identify staff training needs
  • Actively participate and support the SDA safety program

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience

  • Must possess current Texas RPLS license (or be within one year of obtaining)
  • Strong team player
  • Strong communicator – confident and professional
  • Possess strong project management and budget skills
  • Ability to apply legal and technical understanding in the:
    • Oil and Gas Industry
    • Private Land Development (commercial, single family, etc.)
    • Contractor Staking and Coordination
    • Municipal Projects
    • Industrial Surveying
  • TXDOT Pre-Qualification preferred but not mandatory
  • AutoCAD proficient preferred but not mandatory

Additional Information

Competitive wages offered with excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and 401k.

SDA is a drug-free workplace; all candidates will undergo a background check and must pass drug and alcohol screening.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed in an office environment, but field visits and client meetings are required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Contact

Qualified applicants, please submit your cover letter and resume via email, fax, or mail to:

Spalding DeDecker
ATTN: Human Resources
905 South Boulevard East
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
fax:  (248) 844-5404
SDACareers@sda-eng.com