Senior Surveying Engineer

Arab Center for Engineering Studies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh seeks a Senior Surveying Engineer to conduct measurements, oversee surveying operations, and lead a field team. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in surveying or related fields, with 6-10 years of experience. Technical proficiency in modern surveying tools and software is crucial, alongside strong management capabilities. Join a company dedicated to engineering solutions and sustainable practices in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Intellectually challenging environment

Opportunities for skill improvement

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in the field of Surveying.
• Fundamentals of Geology.
• Occupational Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct measurements and surveys on land sites.
• Supervise and provide guidance to field staff.
• Calculate heights, depths, and other characteristics of terrain.

Skills

Previous experience as a surveyor or in a similar role

Engineering Measurements

Good mathematical and problem-solving skills

Recent Survey Software's (Civil 3D, ArcGIS, etc.)

A good understanding and experience of modern survey instrumentation (GPS, Laser Scanner, Drone)

Total Station Survey System (TSSS) Survey Specifications

Using ICT in Surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying, Civil Engineering or any related field

Tools

GIS software

Theodolite

Laser Scanner

Job description

About the Arab Center of Engineering Studies (ACES):

ACES is a Leading Specialized Engineering Company in the Middle East. At ACES we offer a wide range of specialized engineering services including site and geotechnical investigation, materials technology and testing, quality control of projects, special studies, land and marine surveying, and chemical and environment testing.

With our wealth of experience, strong relationships, technical knowledge, and focus, we help our clients with fast, reliable, cost-effective, and quality engineering solutions that meet their expectations.

What ACES is Looking For?

ACES is looking for a Senior Surveying Engineer to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary:

Conduct measurements of property lines, survey the curves and contour of the ground, and evaluate construction zones before construction begins. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land and lead the team under direct supervision and motivate them to maintain team efficiency

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial Duties:

• Implement section’s policies, goals, objectives, and procedures and support in their development as needed.
• Oversee the implementation of operations plans, policies, procedures, and transition/migration plans.
• Support Department Manager in management of resources, cost control and budgeting.

Technical Duties:

• Receive surveying job, fully understands the requirements and specifications of particular project and plans accordingly for required manpower, equipment and field work.
• Conduct surveys on land sites and properties.
• Examine previous records and evidence to ensure data accuracy.
• Use equipment and tools to accurately measure land features.
• Supervise and provide guidance to field staff.
• Supervise and coordinate the survey staff on the project in addition to normal survey and CAD works.
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
• Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
• Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
• Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
• Direct and conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
• Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Organize and maintains all equipment and vehicle records.
• Perform in house maintenance and calibration of minor survey instruments.
• Saving and maintaining all the information and data of current and previous projects and archiving properly.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.
• Report on survey results and present findings to clients.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, Civil Engineering or any related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in the field of in the field of Surveying.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Previous experience as a surveyor or in a similar role.
• Engineering Measurements.
• Engineering Applications of GIS.
• Good mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Fundamentals of Theodolite.
• Recent Survey Software's (Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Point Cloud Processing, etc…)
• A good understanding and demonstrative experience of modern survey instrumentation (GPS, Laser Scanner, Drone…. etc.).
• Total Station Survey System (TSSS) Survey Specifications.
• Application of Geometric Principles.
• Using ICT in Surveying.
• Fundamentals of Geology.
• Simple Engineering Geological Models in Plan and Cross Section.
• Fundamentals Mathematics, calculations, Statistics, and Data Analysis.
• Occupational Safety.
• Ms. Word.
• Ms. Outlook

Why work for ACES?

At ACES, we believe in potential. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally stimulating, intellectually challenging, and personally rewarding.

ACES is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified, motivated staff who can support our clients effectively on projects throughout the Middle East. We are involved in a wide array of projects, large and small, in various markets. Our extensive portfolio provides numerous opportunities for our staff to improve their skills and to meet new challenges.

ACES has a diverse employee base, made up of individuals with widely varying backgrounds who are at different stages of their professional careers. They share a common goal: serving our clients according to the highest standards of excellence.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At ACES, sustainability is integrated into our daily operations and strategic direction, guided by the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard. We maintain a fully digitized, paperless environment to reduce our ecological footprint, while our Board and executive management have embedded environmental sustainability into our governance framework. We actively seek environmentally conscious talent and provide ongoing training and awareness programs to empower employees, along with opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and projects.