Office Survey Specialist (In-Office 4 Days/Week)

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Survey Specialist (Office) is responsible for supporting field surveying activities as well as ensuring quality and accuracy of Land Engineering products. The survey specialist supports a variety of internal clients and possesses a high level of surveying & mapping skill, expertise, and knowledge.

Requirements

High school degree is required.
Minimum 2 years of field and/or office surveying and mapping experience (or college-related course work) is preferred. A combination of both field and office experience is a plus.
Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable mapping software is required.
Strong organizational and time management skills required.
Comprehensive knowledge of land and construction surveying concepts & techniques.
Ability to interpret surveying and property documents and drawings.
Understanding of property research needs to support field surveying.
Knowledge of the various survey coordinate datums and projection systems and their differences.
Knowledge of Carlson data collection software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, and PLS-CADD.
Understanding of CADD Mapping, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) for land surveying.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and on a team, ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to the deliverables schedule.
Ability to function as part of a team and to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
Capacity to establish, maintain, and enhance client relationships and to focus on the needs of the client.
Strong customer service and team mindset.
Responsible decision maker and schedule oriented.
Strong communication skills
A valid GA driver’s license is required.
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 Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred.
Experience with PLS-CADD is preferred.
Experience in geographic information systems (GIS) is preferred.
Experience in global positioning systems for land surveying (GPS) is a plus.
Working knowledge of survey data processing using a variety of available software is preferred.
Experience with LiDAR data and/or laser scanning data is a plus.
Experience in the utility industry is a plus.
LSIT certification or RLS certification in Georgia is a plus.

Responsibilities

Quality control and quality assurance of surveying and mapping products.
Processing survey field data for boundary, topo, volumetric, hydrographic, etc. using Carlson software and/or company-specific software.
Perform mapping/PLS-CADD tasks as required to complete projects.
Provide first line support to Land Engineering field survey and office mapping staff.
Review external mapping deliverables and communicate with contractors.
Update procedure documentation for Land Engineering processes, as needed.
Provide training for Land Engineering production staff to ensure that field data acquisition and office mapping is performed accurately, efficiently, and completely.
Track assigned projects status and provide timely feedback to update progress schedules.
Ensure surveying and mapping products are delivered to clients on schedule.

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