Land Surveyor

Amentum • Idaho Falls, ID

297d

About The Position

The Spent Fuel Handling Project near Idaho Falls has an opening for a surveyor. Some duties include performing surveying tasks for a variety of project construction activities, including, but not limited to, dirt work, underground utilities, concrete features, building structures and components. The surveyor will utilize robotic total stations, theodolites, and other surveying equipment to perform accurate measurements and layout. Conducting field surveys to establish base lines, locations, elevations, and other key reference points is essential. The surveyor must ensure data collected is accurate and interpreted properly to assist in project planning and execution. Collaboration with engineers, quality assurance, project managers, and construction teams to provide technical surveying support is required. Maintaining up to date knowledge of construction plans, established control points, specified tolerances, and specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements is crucial. The surveyor will monitor and document progress onsite, performing as-built surveys and ensuring compliance with designs. Troubleshooting equipment, verifying calibration, and ensuring all tools are functioning correctly before use, and properly secured when not in use is also part of the job. Preparing reports, field notes, and drawings to present findings to engineering, quality assurance, and construction management teams is necessary. Finally, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and adherence to Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards for surveying is expected.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering background, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction surveying.
• Proficient in Trimble GPS, TOPCON GPS, and total station systems for field surveying.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, civil, and utilities construction.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings, plot plans, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD software is a plus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Able to distinguish between Grid and Ground Coordinates.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) is a plus but not required.
• Experience with machine control systems and data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveying tasks for a variety of project construction activities.
• Utilize robotic total stations, theodolites, and other surveying equipment to perform accurate measurements and layout.
• Conduct field surveys to establish base lines, locations, elevations, and other key reference points.
• Ensure data collected is accurate and interpreted properly to assist in project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality assurance, project managers, and construction teams to provide technical surveying support.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of construction plans, established control points, specified tolerances, and specifications.
• Monitor and document progress onsite, performing as-built surveys and ensuring compliance with designs.
• Troubleshoot equipment, verify calibration, and ensure all tools are functioning correctly.
• Prepare reports, field notes, and drawings to present findings to engineering, quality assurance, and construction management teams.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements and adherence to FGDC standards for surveying.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program.
• Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree