Jay Jones, PLS is a partner in the design firm of Aubertine and Currier Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors, PLLC in Watertown, NY where he specializes in construction surveying and machine control consulting. He is a New York State professional land surveyor and a graduate of SUNY Delhi with an AAS degree in Construction Technology, Michigan Technological University with a BS degree in Land Surveying and Purdue University with a MS degree with emphasis in Geodesy. Jay has been involved with surveying and construction projects since 1993, with GPS since 1996, and machine control since 2002. He previously worked as a land surveyor before joining Tug Hill Construction, Inc. as the head of the surveying department. Tug Hill Construction, a national site contractor, utilizes GPS and machine control to perform large civil and heavy highway construction projects across the United States. He was responsible for helping to implement GPS and machine control for the company and training employees on how to use and utilize its benefits. He currently works with multiple construction companies performing data preparation services, training, and also consults with companies looking to learn about machine control and utilize its benefits to their advantage. He is a member of the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors and currently serves as the president of the Black River Valley Chapter.