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 REQUIREMENTS
Education & Work Experience: Qualifying education or proven experience in participating and/or directing in survey field crew, including:
- 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
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
- Experience in operation and maintenance of survey equipment (including instrument, data collector, and personal computers)
- 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.
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
