Field Surveyor – Road & Bridge Layout + Drone Data

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 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.