Careers

Rice Associates has exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals who have a drive to succeed. If you are looking to take the next steps in your job search, check out our open positions below. Come join us!

Survey Instrument Operator

Rice Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Instrument Operator in our Manassas office. 

Role and Responsibility  

• Nurtures company culture by keeping in high regards its values: a client-focus, safety-conscious work environment; accountability; high professional standards; and error-free timely work-product.

• Provides day-to-day supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, including training and mentoring of junior level employees.

• Works independently as a one-person crew, as needed.

• Selects and applies appropriate equipment to accurately perform the services.

• Coordinates with client and/or other stakeholders to provide survey services.

• Follows policy and procedures to ensure all work is done accurately and efficiently.

• Identifies controls for property lines and makes decisions regarding how to proceed with the survey.

• Gathers all necessary information needed to properly perform the survey in the most time efficient manner.

• Makes calculations and maintains records essential to survey.

• Oversees and coordinates the effective maintenance and operation of vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies.

• Responds appropriately to all employee performance issues of assigned survey field crew.

• Continually advances knowledge with upgrades in technology.

• Works with Field Coordinator to prepare field schedule.

• Selects and implements proper maintenance of traffic control signs.

• Performs project set up and ensures work is executed in accordance to project scope.

• Assists with project estimating if necessary.

• Performs initial QA/QC of all paperwork received from the field employees.

• Performs all Survey Instrument Operator functions when needed.

• Understands and interprets utility and highway design plans, atlases, and record drawings.

• Represents and communicates on behalf of RA and crew when encountering third parties in the field.

• Trains other crew members.

• Maintains expert knowledge of policies and procedures of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

• Maintains certifications (including traffic control) related to their role.

• Ensures that company policies and procedures are being followed in the field so that all work is done accurately and efficiently.

• Reviews individual timesheets and crew sheets for correctness.

• Completes their timesheet daily and submits it promptly for weekly review and approval.

• Attends meetings in and out of the office, including Safety Meetings.

• Maintains regular, predictable, and punctual attendance to ensure on-time crew departure to job sites.

• Maintains a valid driver’s license.

• Travels as needed, occasionally overnight.

• Other tasks as needed.

 Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).

• Heavy outdoor work in all types of weather conditions.

• 3-5 years of experience in supervising field crews.

• Frequent travel with multiple overnight stays.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Superior collaboration and communication skills.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Detail oriented and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Land Surveyor

Rice Associates, Inc. is seeking a Land Surveyor in our Manassas office. 

Role and Responsibility  

• Nurtures company culture by keeping in high regard its values: client-focus, safety-conscious work environment, accountability, high professional standards, and error-free timely work-product.

• Researches property ownership for deeds, plats, easements, dedications and other burdens or benefits at local County Recorder offices and online.

• Requests information from highway departments, municipalities, etc. that relate to property being surveyed and adding information to CAD drawing.

• Performs complex survey measurements and computations including field note reduction.

• Responsible for boundary survey calculations, analysis and final map checking, abstracting title data.

• Performs and/or directs CAD production toward set goals.

• Performs and/or directs GIS data collection and analysis for various applications.

• Performs calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers.

• Prepares Construction, Subdivision, ALTA, Boundary, Topographic, and Special Surveys, Legal Descriptions and Surveying Exhibits to fit client needs.

• Manages CAD generated surface models and generates accurate contours, cross sections, and profile drawings for engineering design.

• Performs quality control checks of plats and drawings prepared by other surveyors and/or technicians.

• Assists, as needed, the Project Manager and Operations with all aspects of field crew preparation.

• Prepares digital terrain models and contouring.

• Prepares and manages construction layout calculations for field staff.

• Performs project research and setup as needed.

• Prepares as-built, boundary, topographic, tree, and utility survey deliverables.

• Works in the field on as-needed basis and maintains a general understanding of safe traffic procedures.

• Continually advances knowledge with upgrades in technology.

• Maintains licenses, memberships, and affiliations related to their role.

• Seals/signs deliverables where he/she has exercised direct control and personal supervision of the project, as needed.

• Completes their timesheet daily and submits it promptly for weekly review and approval.

• Attends meetings in and out of the office, including Safety Meetings.

• Maintains a valid driver’s license.

• Travels as needed, occasionally overnight.

• Other tasks as needed.

   Qualifications and Skills

• 1-3 years of survey (office and field) experience required.

• Licensed as a Land Surveyor in their state of residence and willingness to obtain licenses in adjacent states.

• Proficiency with the use of data collection software and survey equipment (GPS, Robotics, Total Stations, Levels, and Data Collectors).

• Valid driver’s license.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Excellent computer and data collector skills.

• Excellent mathematical skills.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

CADD Technician

Rice Associates, Inc. is seeking a CADD Technician in our Manassas office. 

Role and Responsibility  

• Nurtures company culture by keeping in high regard its values: client-focus, safety-conscious work environment, accountability, high professional standards, and error-free timely work-product.

• Drafts boundary, ALTA, topographic, right-of way acquisition, transmission line, transportation, and construction surveys.

• Assist the Project Manager with all aspects of field crew preparation.

• Processes field collection files and database maintenance.

• Prepares digital terrain models and contouring.

• Responsible for deed, plat and document research, and title and easement review.

• Prepares as-built, boundary, topographic, tree, and utility survey deliverables.

• Works in the field on as-needed basis and maintains a general understanding of safe traffic procedures.

• Works independently as required.

• Continually advances knowledge with upgrades in technology.

• Follows policies and procedures to ensure all work is done accurately and efficiently.

• Completes their timesheet daily and submits it promptly for weekly review and approval.

• Attends meetings in and out of the office, including Safety Meetings.

• Maintains a valid driver’s license.

• Travels as needed.

• Other tasks as needed.

 Qualifications and Skills

• 1-3 years of survey experience required.

• High school or equivalent (minimum).

• Proficiency with the use of data collection software and survey equipment (GPS, Robotics, Total Stations, Levels, and Data Collectors).

• Valid driver’s license.

• Strong collaboration skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Detail oriented and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

• Strong computer and data collector skills.

• Strong mathematical skills.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.