Construction Surveyor & Field Tech – Alberta

McElhanney Ltd.

Edmonton

Hybrid

CAD 40,000 - 59,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Maternity and parental leave top up

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Professional development support

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking Construction Surveyors / Survey Technicians to join our team in Edmonton and around Alberta. The role focuses on field surveys, layout of alignments, grades, and features for municipal infrastructure, highways, rail, and industrial projects.

You will work with the latest instruments and technologies, collaborating with a Project Manager to achieve objectives, budgets, and schedules, with opportunities for remote assignments and field supervision as needed.

Qualifications

Two-year technical diploma in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or relatable subject with at least 2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
Competence in the fundamentals and correct use of Total Stations is a necessity.
A strong work ethic and willingness to learn and share knowledge.
Physical ability to work on varied terrain, potentially over long days and the ability to lift heavy equipment.
Experience with Civil 3D, MicroSurvey and Trimble Business Centre is an asset.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at height is beneficial (not essential).
Flexibility to work on some remote projects for up to 21 days and ability to work up to 12 hours a day (locally or remotely).
Valid Class 5 Drivers License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Field completion of surveys in support of Resource, Construction and Engineering projects including topographic surveys, layout of alignments, grades and features; high order control networks, deformation monitoring, earthworks and legal surveys.
Work with the latest generation of instruments as well as emerging technologies.
Work with Project Manager to understand project objectives, budgets, goals, schedules, and timeframes.
Expand upon, or develop, processing and calculating skills to gain a broader knowledge of survey operations. Experience with TBC, Microsurvey and StarNet is an asset.
Some projects offer the opportunity to work alongside McElhanney Site Inspectors and Engineers on site as part of the Consultant Engineers team.
McElhanney operates a fleet of RPAS/drones with a program to continually develop staff and processes. We provide the necessary training to qualify for Advanced Certification and to enable staff to process data and compile reports.
Where appropriate work semi autonomously to manage surveying tasks, fully supported by a project team.
Ensure implementation of quality assurance, safety, and policy compliance.