Construction Surveyor

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYOR 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, execute, and check site construction layout, topographic surveys, and control for Starship civil work, including staking clearing boundaries, structures, utilities, and reference points
• Establish, verify, and maintain horizontal and vertical survey control, and confirm field measurements before layout is released to construction
• Set up, adjust, and operate survey instruments. Capture and reduce data with GPS, GIS, and/or robotic total stations (RTS), digital levels, and data collectors
• Read and interpret construction plans, civil engineering drawings, and related technical documents; identify conflicts and coordinate resolutions with the Civil team
• Perform and independently check survey calculations, adjustments, and quantity or as-built measurements
• Create and maintain survey as-built drawings in AutoCAD
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of surveying equipment
• Research current survey technology and recommend upgrades where they improve accuracy, speed, or as-built quality

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in site construction layout, surveying, and civil engineering drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience creating and maintaining survey as built in AutoCAD
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Leica or Trimble terrestrial LiDAR systems and associated software. Experience with other systems will be considered
• Strong understanding of the principles of surveying, including control, error sources, and checking procedures
• Strong understanding of heavy construction methods and practice
• Experience leading field layout and as-built surveys with minimal oversight

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Perform work occasionally in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be available to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and weekends