Field Survey Specialist (Can Be Based Anywhere in GA)

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

5d•Remote

About The Position

FIELD SURVEY SPECIALIST You can be based ANYWHERE in the STATE of Georgia (GA). PLEASE NOTE: These are remote positions, however, you will travel 90-100% of the time with significant time spent on job sites…Typically, arriving at the work site on Monday mornings & leaving Thursday afternoons. You will receive a company vehicle. Participation on storm evaluation and restoration teams (if necessary) will be required with little to short notice. Please review the FLEET driving verbiage at the bottom of the Job Description VERY carefully prior to applying. The Survey Specialist (Field) is responsible for providing onsite coordination, oversight of field survey crews, and quality control and assurance for all field surveying activities in support of the acquisition, design, and construction of Georgia Power facilities. The field survey specialist possesses a high level of land surveying technical skills, expertise, and knowledge. The survey specialist will work to ensure Land Engineering projects are completed accurately and on schedule. Position will be filled at appropriate level based on knowledge and experience. This position requires statewide travel and typically works four 10-hour days per week but must be willing to work additional hours/days, as needed.

Requirements

High school degree, required
Land Surveying (five years minimum). This could be any combination of field and office experience (or college related course work).
Working knowledge and use of Carlson Field Survey or comparable field survey software is required.
Experience using global positioning systems (GPS) for land surveying is required
Valid driver’s license
Comprehensive knowledge of land and construction surveying concepts & techniques
Ability to read and understand surveying and property documents and drawings
Understanding of research needs in support of field survey (GPC Land Records research, courthouse research, etc)
Knowledge of the various survey coordinate datums and projection systems and their differences
Knowledge of surveying equipment and calibration techniques
Knowledge of specific software/databases including Carlson data collection software, AutoCAD, PLSCADD
Understanding of CADD Mapping, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Precision Measurement, Statistical Analysis and Survey Network Adjustments, Transmission Line Design Elements.
Use of basic office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
Good communication skills, ability to work with a team, multi-tasking ability, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Nice To Haves

A college level bachelor’s degree is preferred in one of the following: engineering, engineering technology, surveying and mapping, geomatics or related degree.
LSIT certification or RLS is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate onsite field surveying activities for Land Engineering projects in support of internal customers to produce required maps, terrain models, reports, etc.
Provide necessary assistance and oversight to crews throughout the project
Schedule & coordinate any specialized safety training needs for access to restricted areas
Communicate company safety standards to survey field crews
Process field data for boundary, topo, volumetric, hydrographic, etc. surveys using company specific software and perform mapping as required to complete projects
Provide assurance/quality control for all Land Engineering field surveying products.
Provide technical expertise and input to field and office staff.
Interface with other Land Engineering personnel and clients to answer questions concerning projects and to communicate project details and requirements.
Communicate project schedules by providing regular updates to Land Engineering Supervisor, Team Lead, and Land Engineering Coordinator
Maintain client contact and attend project meetings to understand project requirements and to ensure that project schedules are met
Update Project Database (LIMS)
Update procedure documentation for Land Engineering processes, as needed.
Provide training for Land Engineering production staff to ensure that field data is acquired accurately, efficiently and completely
Long range planning to prioritize and schedule field survey projects
Coordinate field crew schedules with Land Engineering Team Lead/Resource Scheduler
Assist with preparing capital budget estimates for projects requiring Land Engineering activities
Provide information to update progress schedules