Field Surveyor – Infra & Transportation Projects

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit's Southeast District seeks a skilled Surveyor to perform comprehensive field surveys, establish control points, and support construction crews with accurate data. The role emphasizes travelling to multiple sites, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and maintaining rigorous safety and quality controls in surveying operations.

The position involves hands-on fieldwork, data validation, and real-time support to crews throughout project phases, ensuring alignment with project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in construction surveying or related disciplines
• Proficiency with Trimble surveying technology and associated software platforms
• Strong math skills including algebra and geometry for field calculations
• Ability to organize work priorities and manage multiple survey tasks in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and prepared reports
• Dedication to safety standards and quality controls in surveying and field operations
• Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively and travel between sites within the district
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel frequently between job sites
• Physically fit to perform demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive field surveys to establish precise control points and layout reference lines
• Lead and coordinate surveying operations on site abiding by company standards and safety
• Collaborate with project management, engineering and subcontractors to interpret plans and deliver survey data
• Set up and maintain control networks and calibrate surveying instruments
• Monitor and document as‑built conditions; produce reports and digital data sets
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and adapt methodologies to site conditions
• Assist training junior survey staff or subcontractors to uphold accuracy and safety
• Maintain records of survey activities and data backups
• Participate in safety meetings and ensure safety and environmental stewardship

Skills

Field surveying

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Tools

Trimble surveying

Job description

Kiewit's Southeast District seeks a skilled Surveyor to perform comprehensive field surveys, establish control points, and support construction crews with accurate data. The role emphasizes travelling to multiple sites, coordinating with engineers and subcontractors, and maintaining rigorous safety and quality controls in surveying operations.

The position involves hands-on fieldwork, data validation, and real-time support to crews throughout project phases, ensuring alignment with project