Ad Title:Professional Land Surveyor I Location: Durango Post Date: 10/19/25 Website:visit our website... Description: About the Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking to fill a Professional Land Surveyor position located in Durango. The purpose of this position is to be in “responsible charge” of the establishment of highway horizontal and vertical project control, the collection of topographic data (TMOSS), gathering of field boundary evidence relating to existing right-of-way (ROW) and private property lines, evaluation of deeds and survey documents, creation of plans (drawings) showing State Highway ROW, boundaries and dimensions of property parcels and easements. This position also creates property descriptions of parcels and easements.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Represent the Region 5 ROW/Survey Unit in scoping meetings with specialty units, consultants, local agencies, and other stakeholders;
• Establishes horizontal and vertical control systems for highway projects using global positioning system (GPS) equipment and Trimble Business Center software;
• Collects topography data for roadway design using CDOT's Terrain Modeling Survey System (TMOSS);
• Prepares project control diagrams for horizontal and vertical control monuments;
• Gather information about location and ownership of existing State Highway ROW and adjoining property by researching survey plats, ROW plans, county records, title commitments and field notes of governmental agencies.
• In “responsible charge” of field surveys to determine location of ROW and other land boundaries;
• Evaluates survey field notes, evidence and information by using mathematics, Bentley OpenRoads Designer software and laws pertaining to land surveying;
• Compare written property and land survey records to physical surveys of property corners, control corners and topographical features and analyze these data to produce a mathematically and graphically correct model of property ownership;
• Restores and upgrades land survey monuments to State and Federal standards;
• Draft and submit monument records for Public Land Survey System (PLSS) monuments with the State of Colorado Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors;
• Creates ROW plans by drawing, labeling and annotating ROW lines, property lines, highway centerlines, topography and other features using Bentley OpenRoads Designer software;
• Create and certify descriptions for property to be acquired for highway purposes, according to Colorado statutes and CDOT Manuals;
• Certify with professional seal all work performed under position's responsible charge.
• Trains field crews in the use of surveying equipment, proper survey methods and techniques for collecting/analyzing data.
• Researches and provides archived ROW plans/survey documents to CDOT Staff and the Public;
• Abides by all safety regulations, policies and procedures;
• Attends and completes required safety training;
• Other job duties as assigned.
Ad Title:Survey Crew Lead Location: Denver Post Date: 11/06/25 Contact: Anthony Harper City: Denver State: CO Zip: 80204-3412 Email:anthony.harper@denverwater.org Website:visit our website... Description: Posting Close Date
Nov 19, 2025
Location of Position
Administration - Ops Complex-BLDA
Hiring Range
$36.99 - $41.93 hourly
Pay Range:
$31.63 - $50.59 hourly
Onsite or Hybrid
On-site
Job Description
Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability.
Position Summary
The Survey Crew Lead is responsible for overseeing and making critical decisions during field surveys. This role provides technical expertise and guidance across various projects, including civil design, construction survey support, survey mapping, dam monitoring, and boundary retracement surveys. The Survey Crew Lead directs the work of other crew members while in the field, ensuring efficient team coordination and task execution and is responsible for coordination with any on site external personnel as needed including but not limited to, construction foreman, utility locators, traffic control operators, inspectors, and Load Control. Additionally, the Lead ensures that all necessary data is accurately collected, organized, and documented. Strong leadership, technical proficiency, and the ability to ensure that survey work meets both project requirements and industry standards are essential for this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The operation and maintenance of geospatial data collection instrumentation including GNSS receivers, Total Stations, Differential Levels, LiDAR scanners and Bathymetry systems.
The operation of geospatial reduction and mapping software including, Autodesk suite of software, Trimble suite of software, ESRI suite of software and Hypack suite of software.
Mentor crew members in operating field instrumentation and geospatial reduction software.
Conduct quality control checks on field observations and the reduction of geospatial data.
Manage data and reporting software including Microsoft Office suite, ESRI suite of software and Denver Water connected applications.
Research and analyze real estate records, engineering documents and utility asset mapping.
Actively participate in the implementation of safety measures and risk mitigation.
Operation and care of Survey Fleet Vehicles.
Availability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
Perform related work as required. more info...
Ad Title:Survey Party Chief Location: Durango, CO Post Date: 01/15/26 Contact: Chloe Lamberson City: Durango State: CO Zip: 81301 Email:info@goffengineering.com Website:visit our website... Description: We are looking for a Survey Party Chief who is responsible for coordinating daily survey tasks, communicating effectively with clients and team members, and demonstrating expertise in boundary retracement, topographic surveys, and roadway construction surveying. The role requires physical endurance for demanding fieldwork, strong technical skills with Trimble equipment, and at least three years of survey experience, including two as a Party Chief. A successful candidate values teamwork and high-quality service.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Survey Department Manager or appropriate office staff regarding daily job scope and tasks
- Communicate and interact effectively with clients, contractors and team members
- Demonstrate proficiency in all field techniques related to boundary retracement, topographic surveys and heavy roadway construction surveying
- Collaborate with the instrument technician to address questions and provide training on company-approved survey methods, styles and procedures to efficiently complete boundary surveys, topographic surveys, establish control networks, and provide construction staking
- Maintain detailed and accurate field notes daily
- Ensure that equipment is responsibly cared for while in the field
- Willing to work reasonable overtime to meet project demands
- Some travel may be required
Physical Demands:
The candidate applying for this position should be physically capable of withstanding the rigors and activities generally associated with field surveying. A large percentage of our work involves construction surveying projects that can involve long days in physically and mentally demanding work environments.
Cultural Fit:
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality service, communication, and support to every client.
- A belief in a collaborative team approach that fosters teamwork and cooperation on a daily basis. more info...
