Peter Nelson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Land Survey Technician with hands-on experience in Field-to-Finish Data Collection and Analysis. Known for adaptability, problem solving, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Land Survey Technician
AJ Surveying Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Performed fresh control layout, construction staking, asbuilt, boundary staking, and asbuilt land surveys as an apprentice chief
- Assisted during ALTA, topographic, and traverse/boundary closure survey as a chainman
- Reviewed data captured in the field on data collector followed by CAD platforms (C3D, TBC)
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans and models
- Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings
- Compared computations from field collection against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data
- Trained and mentored new crew members and cross-trained with senior crew members (office/field)
- Answered questions and provided information to the public regarding ROW access, survey mapping, monuments, boundaries and other concerns
Land Survey Technician
Trace Consulting LLC
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Processed Point Survey data to create 2D and 3D Topographic Maps in Civil 3D
- Created QA Excel reports and exhibits for Broadway Curve Project to expand the I-10 freeway in downtown Phoenix, AZ
- Utilized alignments and profiles to qualitatively compare construction staking to civil design plan
- Researched and drafted plats for exhibits for legal descriptions using Word and Bluebeam
- Prepared calculated control text files for survey crew benchmark
- Wrote control reports to prepare for digital stamping as part of every deliverable package
- Peer reviewed deliverables and added constructive comments in Civil 3D
Contracted Drone Pilot
Hitec Commercial Solutions - Drone Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Independently audited Telecom tower sites utilizing both manual and automated flight modes
- Provided construction progress reports and performance documentation via 2D and 3D orthomosaic mapping, photo and video orbits, along with manual video documentation without disrupting the production of the crews
- Modified and flew 3D models for building structures with Drone Deploy
- Proficient with L1tchi, Pix4D Capture, DJI Go4, Drone Deploy
Lumber Yard Associate
La Mesa Lumber
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed up to 30 Contractor’s orders per day with orders of up to $3,000 each
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Executed preventative actions to prevent injuries in ever-changing, highly hazardous environment with customers present during heavy load lift-off and transfers
- Maintained optimal operation environment following safe SOP standards
Education
Associate of Science - Mathematics & Natural Science & Computer Science
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAAssociate of Science - Mathematics
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CABachelor of Science - Survey and Mapping
Eastern Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN - Online06-2028
Skills
- Strong Leadership and Communication Skills
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Data Collection (Trimble)
- Property Research
- Calculation Performance
- GIS Applications
- Geodetic Surveying
- Remote Sensing (Photogrammetry)
- sUAS Pilot - Part 107 Certified
- Survey Measurements
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
Certification
- Part 107 Certified sUAS Pilot
- 105 hours of certified training through the Grossmont College Drone Program
- Trained 2 additional pilots in safety SOP and Responsible Pilot Practices
Timeline
Land Survey Technician
AJ Surveying Inc
09.2023 - Current
Land Survey Technician
Trace Consulting LLC
01.2022 - 09.2023
Contracted Drone Pilot
Hitec Commercial Solutions - Drone Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Lumber Yard Associate
La Mesa Lumber
05.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Mathematics & Natural Science & Computer Science
Grossmont College
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Survey and Mapping
Eastern Tennessee State University
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