Lead Field Surveyor – Roadway & Bridge Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA is a global leader in regenerative infrastructure, offering competitive salary and relocation assistance for Louisiana projects. The Field Surveyor role focuses on precise field measurements, alignment control, and QA/QC for roadway and bridge construction across a dynamic project landscape.

You will operate GNSS, total stations, and drones, perform stakeouts, and support machine guidance while mentoring a small survey crew. A strong field background and safe-work mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• 5+ years of field surveying experience; roadway/bridge/heavy civil construction preferred.
• Knowledge of machine control models and construction staking; proficiency with AutoCAD or similar survey processing software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for roadway alignments, bridge foundations, slopes, elevations, and cross-sections.
• Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect accurate field data.
• Perform construction layout and stakeout for earthwork, structures, utilities, and roadway features.
• Monitor construction progress and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and right‑of‑way limits.
• Perform QA/QC checks on survey data, resolve discrepancies in real time, and maintain survey control networks.
• Process survey 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 members (2–4 personnel).
• Support machine guidance operations for dozers, excavators, and grading equipment.
• Maintain daily field notes, logs, and reports for engineers and project stakeholders.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Field surveying

AutoCAD proficiency

Machine control knowledge

GNSS workflows

Robotic total stations

Communication skills

Independence and adaptability

Outdoor work readiness

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Trimble R750

TSC7

GNSS receivers

Robotic total stations

Drones

Job description

ACCIONA is a global leader in regenerative infrastructure, offering competitive salary and relocation assistance for Louisiana projects. The Field Surveyor role focuses on precise field measurements, alignment control, and QA/QC for roadway and bridge construction across a dynamic project landscape.

You will operate GNSS, total stations, and drones, perform stakeouts, and support machine guidance while mentoring a small survey crew. A strong field background and safe-work mindset are essential.