Land Technician

Overview

Basic Purpose
Assists the Land Department by performing some of the following tasks including boundary records research, land descriptions and exhibits, topographic and as-built maps, and right-of-way and easement maps under the direction of a licensed land surveyor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes and interpret field survey data and apply technical expertise and boundary law principals to create land descriptions and exhibit maps.
• Formats survey data into spread sheets, maps and computer aided drafting (CAD) models depending on individual client requirements.
• Performs mathematical calculations to verify validity of field collected data.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

• Actively pursuing EAC/ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree or a Board approved equivalent with a minimum of 4 semesters completed.
• Candidates that are not actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in geomatics must have a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• AutoCAD
• Global Positioning System (GPS) software and/or other coordinate geometry computer experience.
• Public Lands Surveying System.

Demonstrated Skills Such As

• Organizational, interpersonal and communication.
• Setup and operate total stations and GPS equipment.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Microsoft Office and Intranet web base research.

General office environment. Some fieldwork and travel required.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe.

We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.