Registered Land Surveyor

As a Registered Land Surveyor at Olsson, your main responsibilities include leading a survey crew, managing projects, and maintaining strong client relationships. You'll oversee quality control throughout the surveying process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all deliverables while providing training and mentorship to your team.

To qualify for the Registered Land Surveyor position at Olsson, you must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in surveying and hold a valid RLS license. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Trimble business center is required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment.

Olsson is dedicated to the growth of our team members. As a Registered Land Surveyor, you’ll have ample opportunities for professional development, including training sessions and mentorship programs to enhance your skills, adapt to new technologies, and foster career growth within a supportive environment.

The work environment for a Registered Land Surveyor at Olsson is vibrant and collaborative. You’ll be surrounded by innovative minds using the latest technologies while also enjoying a hybrid work model that allows you to work up to 50% from home, striking a balance between personal and professional commitments.

Working as a Registered Land Surveyor at Olsson comes with a robust benefits package including health care, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a generous 401(k) match. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to become an owner of the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan after your first year, plus participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

In response to this question, emphasize your leadership style and experience. Talk about specific projects where you managed teams, your approach to training crew members, and how you ensure quality and efficiency in project completion.

Discuss your client engagement strategies such as regular communication, understanding their needs, and delivering on promises. Include examples of feedback you've received from clients that highlight your successful relationships.

List the technologies you are familiar with, such as drones and GPS scanning. Share specific instances where you successfully applied these tools to enhance project outcomes and your commitment to staying updated with technological advancements.

Explain your process for creating accurate project estimates, including gathering data from previous projects, engaging with team input, and how your attention to detail helps ensure budgets are adhered to while delivering quality work.

Share a specific situation that highlights your problem-solving abilities, whether it was a technical issue, timeline pressure, or client demands. Discuss your approach and the outcome, showing your strategic thinking and adaptability.

Emphasize the importance of communication and teamwork. Talk about activities you’ve facilitated to boost team morale, share successes, and maintain a productive work environment even under pressure.

Discuss the key performance indicators you consider, such as project timelines, budget adherence, client satisfaction, and quality of work delivered. Explain how tracking these metrics helps improve future projects.

Outline your commitment to continuous learning and development, whether through professional organizations, workshops, or online resources. Discuss how this knowledge directly impacts your work as a Registered Land Surveyor.

Describe your conflict resolution style, emphasizing open communication and collaboration. Provide an example where you successfully resolved a conflict that led to a better team dynamic or project outcome.

Articulate your passion for surveying and how your role contributes to community betterment. Talk about specific aspects of working at Olsson that inspire you, such as the company culture, innovative projects, or the opportunity for growth.