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Posted April 20, 2013
Survey Technician - Full-time position in our Machias office. The function of the Survey Technician is to collect land information using survey instruments, conduct reconnaissance, mark property boundaries, conduct construction stakeout, and assist Land Surveyors with computer-aided drafting and math computations. The successful candidate will have considerable knowledge of appropriate principles and practices of surveying, modern survey equipment, and GPS equipment.

The position requires working for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attend to detail in highly analytical situations requiring an extremely high degree of accuracy and use of tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Must be able to distinguish between shades of color. The position also requires extensive walking and standing, lifting and carrying of equipment.

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by three years in land survey work, and demonstrated organization skills; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. AutoCAD experience is preferred, but not required. Must pass a physical examination and have a clean criminal background check and driving record. Please send resume or letter of interest to our home office: CES, Inc., P.O. Box 639, Brewer, ME 04412 or fax to: 207-989-4881.

Party Chief - Full-time position in our Machias office. The function of the Survey Party Chief is to serve as the lead on a survey crew and instruct crew members on survey techniques for various types of land surveys, including but not limited to construction, topographic, boundary, hydrographic, and as-build surveys.

Duties include researching previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, as well as other records to obtain data needed for surveys; taking and compiling field notes; gathering and researching survey data; performing data entry of field notes and survey data into database.

The position requires working for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attend to detail in highly analytical situations requiring an extremely high degree of accuracy and use of tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Must be able to distinguish between shades of color. The position also requires extensive walking and standing, lifting and carrying of equipment.

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by five years of experience in technical survey engineering work, including one year of experience leading survey crew activities. Has strong organizational skills. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. CADD software experience is required. Must pass a physical examination and have a clean criminal background check and driving record. Please send resume or letter of interest to our home office: CES, Inc., P.O. Box 639, Brewer, ME 04412 or fax to: 207-989-4881.

Posted February 14, 2013

LAND SURVEYOR - Full time position available in our Machias office for a Land Surveyor to oversee all aspects of survey projects, requiring the employee to exercise creativity and ingenuity in devising criteria, techniques, strategy, and methodologies for approaching assigned projects. Must have considerable knowledge of appropriate principles and practices of surveying, sufficient to solve complex surveying problems and recommend survey techniques to be used. Responsibilities include: researching previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, as well as other records to obtain data needed for surveys; conducting survey boundary analysis and computations; preparing and checking legal descriptions; preparing, signing, and sealing land survey plats and exhibits in accordance with State statutes; preparing, reviewing, and monitoring field surveys; directing field and office staff to execute field surveys; and coordinating and assisting in scheduling and preparing cost estimates under the supervision of the Branch Office Manager.

Physical demands are a blend of office and field work. Work is performed in an office setting 80% of the time and in the field 20% of the time (estimated). When working in the office, position requires ability to perform sedentary work tasks and sustain posture at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. When in the field, works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail in highly analytical situations requiring an extremely high degree of accuracy. Must have the ability to measure, handle supplies, pull manhole covers with hook, operate tools such as machete, and rock drill. Can distinguish between shades of color and communicate via radios. Occasionally lifts, carries, pushes, pulls, or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Carries equipment up and down steep mountainous terrain. Walks, stands, crouches on sometimes slippery, or unstable surfaces. Must have the ability to ascend/descend slopes, traverse difficult terrain, climb fencing, cross streams.

Licensure as a Maine Professional Land Surveyor registration required, or licensure as a PLS by another state will be accepted while obtaining Maine licensure through reciprocity. Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or related field preferred. Three years of experience as a PLS preferred. Must have strong organizational skills; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; and ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. Civil 3D software experience is preferred. Must pass a physical examination and have a clean criminal background check and driving record. Please send resume or letter of interest to our home office: CES, Inc., PO Box 639, Brewer, ME 04412 or fax to: 207-989-4881.
CES, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted March 11, 2013

Posted February 10, 2013
For Sale: 8’x8’ office cubicle with left and right shelves, drawers/cabinets and side “wing” walls.
Cubicle is gray with black trim. Paid $975 four years ago, selling for $475 now.
Contact Kevin Farrar at Summit Geoengineering Services, Lewiston (207) 215-6340

Posted January 12, 2012
Seeking Position. I am relocating to the Hallowell area to be closer to my aging father and am seeking employment with a Civil Engineering or Land Surveying firm. I have 20+ years experience with computer aided drafting (AutoCad and Microstation), and have 8 years experience working with a Civil Engineering and Surveying firm in South Carolina. My technical experience includes the following: developing subdivision plats and creating lot boundaries; and field and office work for boundary, topographic, as-built and ALTA surveys. Recent work includes performing 3-D scans of Interstate (roadway) and Federal (airport and military) projects, developing 3-D models of proposed layouts and creating workflows and working drawings. I am extremely proficient with programming in VBA for Excel modification (import and export data for submittals to required entities); MicroStation and AutoDesk products; Terramodel; Leica’s various scanning and data-prep solutions; and TopCon and TDS products (for conventional and GPS field data acquisition). I am extremely flexible and I'm interested in full-time employment. I am confident that I will add value to any company with whom I work. References and examples of work available upon request.
N. Plumer cadmanick@hotmail.com