Civil Field Specialist/Technician – Survey and Mapping
Description
Civil Field Specialist/Technician – Survey and Mapping
This position will be filled as an Exempt 3-5 (Specialist) or Non-Exempt 5-7 (Technician) depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
TRAVEL AND WORK LOCATION
100% Travel with overnight stays required for this position with no option for remote work
Work location: APC General Services Complex located in Calera, Alabama, or Logan Martin Geological Building, located in Vincent, Alabama
JOB SUMMARY
The Survey Specialist/Technician is directly responsible for performance of fieldwork and data processing/management in the Survey & Mapping Group of Civil Field Services. This is a field service position responding to survey and mapping requests for all Southern Company affiliates.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection of survey data in the field using a total station, level, or GPS equipment.
Construction verification oversight for assigned construction projects.
Troubleshooting equipment problems in the field.
Accurate recording and reporting of technical data as it pertains to specific survey project specifications.
May be responsible for supervising 1 to 3 employees immediately involved in an assigned project.
Experience with hydrographic survey, laser scanning and unmanned aerial surveys is a plus.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Work Experience:
Qualifying education or proven experience in participating and/or directing in survey field crew, including:
Experience in operation and maintenance of survey equipment (including instrument, data collector, and personal computers)
Land and topographic surveys using GPS or conventional total station equipment
Construction layout surveys
Locating and running control to project area
Processing and downloading data. Providing data to analyst for mapping
Understanding of best practices related to differential leveling
Ability to effectively communicate schedules and expectations to internal customers, such as plant managers, project engineers and other team members
Training of less experienced crew personnel
Ability to obtain DOT certified driver's license and vessel operator license
Possession of the above licenses at the time of application is preferred but not required
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Georgia, Mississippi, and/or Alabama is preferred. PLS license is required to be considered for an exempt Specialist position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of survey methods and standards
Thorough knowledge of all appropriate safety rules and environmental regulations
Be able to effectively communicate using Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Excel, Word
Maintain appropriate administrative records such as timesheets, expense accounts, daily reports, field worksheets, etc.
Ensure that fieldwork is performed in accordance with client guidelines and all standards, specifications, and codes.
Ability to work consistently with no direct supervision
Behavioral Attributes:
Demonstrate Southern Company values – safety first, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
Strong work ethic and ability to work and problem solve with limited supervision
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Benefit package that includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
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Job Field: Construction
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Vincent
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Calera, United States
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 100 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Logan Martin Dam - 299 Logan Martin Dam Road (299VINCENT)
299 Logan Martin Dam Road
Vincent, 35178
Req ID: SCS2010647
