Land Surveyor

Summit Line Construction, Inc.•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Line Construction is seeking a Land Surveyor to join their team. The Land Surveyor will provide surveying expertise to support the planning, design, and construction of high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation projects. This role is responsible for conducting accurate field surveys, preparing detailed maps and reports, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements, and supporting engineering and construction teams with precise data for decision-making.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of surveying experience, preferably in utility or infrastructure construction.
Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or ability to obtain PLS within 1–2 years required.
Proficient with GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent).
Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel and work in outdoor environments under varying conditions.
New Employees must submit and successfully pass post offer drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and construction staking surveys.
Operate GPS, robotic total stations, and other surveying equipment to collect accurate field data.
Record and verify survey measurements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Provide staking for line routes, structures, foundations, and other project features.
Prepare survey maps, plats, and reports for use in design, permitting, and construction.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to ensure survey data aligns with project requirements.
Verify as-built conditions and prepare final survey documentation for project closeout.
Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies in design documents and field conditions.
Ensure survey activities comply with local, state, and federal requirements as well as company standards.
Maintain accurate survey records and ensure they are properly filed for future reference.
Monitor and enforce quality standards in all survey work performed.
Provide technical guidance to field crews and subcontracted survey teams.
Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, landowners, and regulatory agencies.
Participate in project meetings to provide updates and resolve survey-related issues.
Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while performing field surveys.
Promote and contribute to a strong safety culture in line with Summit Line Construction’s values.
Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into survey activities.