Survey Technician - Clay, NY
About The Position
The Survey Technician supports construction survey operations for Bechtel’s semiconductor fabrication project in Clay, New York. The role supports the survey work request program and the Project Survey Manager, helps ensure accurate construction layout and field-data recording, and contributes to reliable and efficient survey activities. The technician also assists drone pilots with equipment inspections and pre- and post-flight checklists, calibrates survey instruments, reviews computations, prepares drawings, and provides technical support. The position performs field duties as a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew, operating survey instruments and related equipment in accordance with Bechtel procedures. It also supports survey data maintenance, calibration checks, as-built documentation, verification of subcontract survey work, and construction layout, laser scanning, or other survey tasks. The role may substitute for the Project Controls (PC) during that person’s absence. The work is on-site at the Clay, NY project location. Schedules may vary and may change based on business needs; overtime, weekend work, or night shifts may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 2–5 years of relevant experience, or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.
- Multi-discipline field engineering survey experience involving installation layout and verification for earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping work.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes, acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Incidents safety program, Bechtel quality standards, and construction survey principles.
- A record of successful project completion with little to zero rework.
- Ability to maintain a safe work ethic and work environment.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and build working relationships with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management.
- Initiative, motivation, ability to work with little supervision and across multiple work fronts, and strong problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication skills for clearly understanding instructions and plans.
- Experience with Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels, GNSS survey systems, and Access field software.
- Knowledge of data downloading.
- Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Physical capability to participate in project walkdowns, including extensive walking on construction sites and uneven surfaces; climbing ladders and scaffolding; walking on elevated platforms; maneuvering in small or confined spaces; and lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance.
- Willingness to work schedules that may change and may include overtime, weekends, or night shifts when business needs arise.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Bechtel survey mega-project experience.
- Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures.
- CAD literacy or experience with CAD software.
- Experience providing survey support for UAV/drone operations.
- Experience with 3D laser-scanning hardware and software.
- Experience with metrology field and office activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide construction survey support to the PC and Project Survey Manager.
- Support implementation of project safety, quality, and environmental programs.
- Assist the PC with accurate construction layout and field-data recording according to job specifications and appropriate survey methods.
- Perform Rod Person and/or Instrument Person duties on a direct-hire survey crew, operating survey instruments, rods, staffs, GNSS rovers, and other survey implements according to Bechtel procedures.
- Perform other duties supporting construction layout, laser scanning, and other survey activities, including substituting for the PC during their absence.
- Ensure survey equipment is in good working order and instruments are transported properly.
- Assist the PC in supporting Field Engineering and Field Supervision.
- Assist the PC in developing and maintaining survey data.
- Perform calibration baseline checks of survey instruments.
- Support administration of the survey work request program.
- Assist the PC with civil project completion documentation, including as-built records.
- Assist with verification of subcontract survey work.
- Assist drone pilots with equipment inspections and pre- and post-flight checklists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
