Field Surveyor

ACCIONA Energía; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Field Surveyor to support Louisiana Bridge Builders with precise topographic data, construction layout, and QA/QC checks essential for roadway and bridge projects. You will operate GNSS, total stations, levels, and drones to collect field data and supervise junior crew members on site.

Responsibilities include setting out earthworks and structures, monitoring progress, processing data in Trimble and AutoCAD, and delivering as-built surveys and digital files.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of geodetic control and coordinate systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and roadway/bridge drawings.
• Proficiency with Trimble systems (R750, TSC7), GNSS workflows, and robotic total stations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic and boundary surveys for roadways, bridges, slopes, elevations, and cross-sections.
• Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect field data.
• Perform construction layout and stakeout for earthworks, structures, utilities, and road features.
• Monitor progress and verify compliance with plans, specs, and right‑of‑way limits.
• Perform QA/QC checks on survey data, resolve discrepancies in real time, maintain control networks.
• Process data using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, or equivalent software.
• Prepare as-built surveys, volume calculations, and digital deliverables (CSV, DXF, LandXML).
• Supervise and train junior survey crew (2–4 personnel).
• Support machine guidance for dozers, excavators, and graders.
• Maintain daily field notes, logs, and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geodetic control

Coordinate systems

Trimble R750

GNSS workflows

Robotic total stations

Construction safety

Communication skills

Independent work

Field data processing

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The Field Surveyor is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by providing precise field measurements, construction layout, and quality verification essential for roadway and bridge construction. This role ensures accurate topographic data, alignment control, and progress monitoring to support construction crews, subcontractors, and project engineers.

Job Description

1. Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for roadway alignments, bridge foundations, slopes, elevations, and cross-sections.

2. Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect accurate field data.

3. Perform construction layout and stakeout for earthwork, structures, utilities, and roadway features.

4. Monitor construction progress and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and right‑of‑way limits.

5. Perform QA/QC checks on survey data, resolve discrepancies in real time, and maintain survey control networks.

6. Process survey data using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, or equivalent software.

7. Prepare as‑built surveys, volume calculations, and digital deliverables (CSV, DXF, LandXML).

8. Supervise and train junior survey crew members (2–4 personnel).

9. Support machine guidance operations for dozers, excavators, and grading equipment.

10. Maintain daily field notes, logs, and reports for engineers and project stakeholders.

11. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

• - Strong understanding of geodetic control, coordinate systems, and transformations.
• - Ability to interpret engineering plans, roadway alignments, and bridge layout drawings.
• - Proficiency with Trimble systems (R750, TSC7), GNSS workflows, and robotic total stations.
• - Ability to work safely in active construction zones and rugged outdoor environments.
• - Strong communication skills for coordinating with construction crews, subcontractors, and engineers.
• - Ability to work independently and manage daily survey tasks with minimal supervision.
• - Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and project priorities.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.