Surveyor - Nuclear Construction

Kiewit; Darlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is seeking a Surveyor to establish and supervise field survey operations at the Darlington Nuclear Facility. You will plan, execute, and lead surveys, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency on site.

Responsibilities include maintaining field notes, coordinating with trades, and mentoring junior surveyors while adhering to project plans and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of construction survey or field engineering experience.
• Experience with nuclear/large-scale construction is an asset.
• Proficient with Canadian coordinate systems.
• Willing to work 40–45 hours per week with possible irregular hours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field survey operations and lead field teams.
• Oversee project survey plans and field procedures.
• Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, maps and reports.
• Verify survey data accuracy and calculations at sites.
• Prepare site surveying documents and present findings.
• Set up and maintain control networks and layouts.
• Provide drawing clarifications and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Surveying

Field operations

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree Geomatics

Diploma Civil Engineering Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble GPS

Leica equipment

Job description

Requisition ID: 182248

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Surveying

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Surveyor, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Field Operations. You will have responsibilities over field survey operations and should plan to spend the majority of your time in the field performing survey field operations. You will also be expected to lead and teach more junior surveyors good surveying practices. The majority of the operations will be during the day Monday to Friday; however, the applicant should expect some varying times/shift type scheduling depending on the project requirements.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Location

This role will be based at the Darlington Nuclear Facility

Responsibilities

Field Survey Operations:

• Implement Safety in every aspect of their working duties
• Implementing the project survey plan specific to field operations.
• Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record-keeping, field procedures, and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate and legible field notes; sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, clarify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at project sites.
• Prepare site surveying documents/ reports and present findings
• Ensure maintenance equipment and well-calibrated
• Setting and maintenance of control network.
• Performing layout and drawing clarifications
• Supervising, teaching, and leading more junior members of the team

Qualifications

• Committed to working safely and getting the job done right the first time
• Must be willing to work 40-45 hours per week, occasionally it may be required to work some irregular hours (and occasionally weekend shifts)
• 3-10 years' experience in Construction Survey, Field Engineering, traversing, leveling, layouts, or a related experience is required
• Ability to coordinate with different trades, field, and other construction team members
• Understanding common Canadian coordinate systems
• Surveying experience in Nuclear/Large scale construction project is an asset
• GPS, leveling, and robotic total station experience is required preferably with Trimble/ Leica equipment
• Must be able to apply intermediate concepts of Trigonometry, Mathematics, Calculus, and Geomatics to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
• Strong computer knowledge to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other computer-assisted design software
• Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in safety, quality, and productivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
• Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams
• Working at heights trained is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or Diploma in Civil Engineering Tech or equivalent is an asset

Working Conditions

• Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
• Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds and walk on uneven surfaces
• Would be able to safely work at heights and underground passages
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $80,000/yr - $95,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Kiewit