Lead Field Engineer - Survey & Metrology (Solar)

United States Digital Space LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a senior Survey/Metrology Lead for the San Angelo, TX area to plan and execute survey and meteorology strategies, drone pilot programs, and data processing. You will supervise survey activities, subcontractors, and materials verification to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8-14 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of GPS/GNSS, robotic total station, and terrestrial laser scanning methods.
• Solid record of successful project completion with minimal rework.
• Experience supervising survey teams, subcontractors, and field verification tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and implements the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.
• Maintains the survey control network for horizontal and vertical alignment across civil, structural, and electrical scopes.
• Directs and coordinates survey activities and subcontractors; manages resources.
• Verifies control points and as-built deliverables from subcontracted crews.
• Provides technical support to Field Engineering and Superintendents on survey-related issues.
• Develops and maintains the survey and metrology strategy and procedures; ensures accuracy and archiving.

Skills

Survey principles

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total station

Terrestrial laser scanning

Team leadership

Safety program knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Survey CAD software

DTM/volumes computations

Laser Tracker

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a senior Survey/Metrology Lead for the San Angelo, TX area to plan and execute survey and meteorology strategies, drone pilot programs, and data processing. You will supervise survey activities, subcontractors, and materials verification to ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 8-14 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning.