Tank Survey Engineer

BechtelBrownsville, TX
Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support the administration of the survey work request program. You will assist drone pilots with inspecting equipment and completing pre and post flight checklists. You will calibrate survey instruments, review computations, prepare drawings, and provide technical support. Your work will ensure the accurate layout of construction work, data accuracy, and efficiency of survey activities.

Requirements

  • Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering Survey experience with tank construction associated earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation layout and verification
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
  • Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Incidents” safety program.
  • Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework
  • Knowledge of construction survey principles
  • Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to industrial surveying field & office activities
  • Demonstrated ability to always maintain a safe work ethic and work environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management
  • Initiative-taker, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work on multiple work fronts, with excellent problem-solving ability
  • Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner
  • Demonstrated experience with Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels & GNSS survey systems, and Access field software
  • Proficiency with 3D Survey CAD software, (Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center), including the ability to perform and check digital computations for generation of survey layout data and drafting of as staked/as-built data; generate DTMs and compute volumes
  • Advanced knowledge of data downloading.
  • Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
  • Must have experience working on multiple work fronts, working under time constraints, and must be adaptable to changing conditions
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education
  • Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities, extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, some at heights exceeding 150 ft., walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior Bechtel Survey Mega-Project experience
  • Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures
  • Experience with Laser Scanning hardware and software a plus

Responsibilities

  • Supports the survey team’s implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.
  • Provides technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situation and configurations.
  • Establishes and/or verifies and maintains the project’s survey control network.
  • Supports the administration of the survey work request program.
  • Oversees Civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records.
  • Possesses responsibility for checking the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities.
  • Provides oversights of the Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments.
  • Scanning Survey Party Chief
  • Provides laser scanning support
  • Establishes and maintains Dimensional Control (DC) as required
  • Performs field scans / reality capture surveys

Benefits

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
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