Lead Pipeline Surveyor — Field Ops & Data

Mott MacDonald Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Surveyor III (Survey Crew Lead) in the United States to lead field survey crews for pipeline and infrastructure projects. You will ensure data collection is accurate, compliant with standards, and delivered on time, while supervising crew members and coordinating field activities.

With at least 3 years of pipeline surveying experience, you will apply your technical skills, knowledge of survey tools, and safety practices to produce reliable results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pipeline surveying experience.
• Familiarity with surveying terms and with the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment used for measuring, sighting, and leveling.
• Proficiency in the operation of survey equipment such as the Total Station Data Collector, level, and various GPS methods.
• Familiarity with the latest survey and data collector software.
• Ability to download survey data from the data collector and transfer in digital format.
• Knowledge in the various methods of surveying long routes in general, and pipelines specifically.
• Strong leadership skills, work ethic, and team-player attitude.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen.
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and withstand working outside for up to 8-12 hours a day and 6 to 7 days per week in varying temperatures.
• Must be willing and able to acquire CPR / First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct work of survey crew for survey projects
• Locate, review, and research job locations for identifying landmarks, physical objects and significant land changes that would affect the survey
• Ability to review, understand, and implement survey execution packets
• Supervise and assist with the work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate and organize the work efforts
• Supervise and assist with the standard of work being performed and derive the necessary field calculations from work completed
• Supervise and assist with the maintenance of instruments and equipment
• Ensure that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and conform to regulations and standards
• Consult with survey supervisor / data technician and assist with the final production of work performed
• Review supplied survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Follow methods and procedures for establishing or re-establishing survey control
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed and submit daily
• Complete daily logs and collect and review survey crews' weekly timesheets and expense reports
• Adhere to safety requirements (PPE, incident reporting, safe work practice)

Skills

Surveying experience

Leadership

Safety compliance

Technical documentation

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Total Station

GPS methods

Data collection software

Job description

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Surveyor III (Survey Crew Lead) in the United States to lead field survey crews for pipeline and infrastructure projects. You will ensure data collection is accurate, compliant with standards, and delivered on time, while supervising crew members and coordinating field activities.

With at least 3 years of pipeline surveying experience, you will apply your technical skills, knowledge of survey tools, and safety practices to produce reliable results.