Land Surveyor (Highway Construction Project)

Protecnium; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consulting firm is seeking a Land Surveyor for a major highway construction project in Durham, North Carolina. The role requires extensive surveying expertise to ensure project alignment and compliance. Benefits include health insurance, vacation days, and provided vehicle and phone.

Benefits

22 paid vacation days

5 sick leave days at full salary

Local health insurance

Company vehicle and gas provided

Company phone provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in land surveying for highway/road projects.
• Direct experience with construction companies is essential.
• Proficiency in using GPS and surveying tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed land and construction surveys for highway improvements.
• Establish accurate benchmarks using modern surveying equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors for quality assurance.

Skills

GPS Usage

Survey Documentation

Construction Alignment Monitoring

Tools

Total Stations

Survey Equipment

Job description

Protecniumis an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services(www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for aLand Surveyorto join our team for a construction project inDurham, North Carolina.

-Project:highway

-Estimated duration of the position: 2 years- In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

-Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed land and construction surveys to support the planning, design, and execution of highway improvements.
• Establish and maintain accurate control points and benchmarks using GPS, total stations, and other modern surveying equipment.
• Perform layout and staking for the addition of new lanes, bridge replacements, and other structures.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities to ensure alignment with design specifications and tolerances.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, construction managers, and contractors to resolve discrepancies and ensure quality.
• Prepare clear and precise survey documentation, reports, and maps for project records and compliance.

-Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Land Surveyor in highway/road/ heavy civil construction projects or similar, working directly with the construction company.

-Working hours:Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly- There may be longer working hours and some weekends depending on project demands

-Benefits:

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days+ 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Local health insurance.
• Vehicle, gas, and phone are provided.

Note: The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.