Senior Data Technician

Cornerstone Energy Services Inc.; Westover (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services Inc. is seeking an experienced survey professional to support field surveys and prepare accurate layouts, reports, and base maps for energy infrastructure projects.

You will analyze diverse data sources, coordinate with clients and senior staff, and ensure QC/QA standards are met across field and office work. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS concepts, and advanced survey techniques, with hands-on use of Carlson, Trimble, Leica, Civil 3D, and Pix4D.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of the practices associated with survey records research.
• Ability to incorporate field notes and survey data into CAD for reduction to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring advanced knowledge in field survey.
• Prepare calculations, layouts, reports for survey projects.
• Utilize computer programs for data gathering and report generation.
• Attend client meetings as required.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and aerial photos for project planning.
• Communicate with senior staff about workload.
• Maintain QC/QA standards for data quality.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

GIS concepts

Client interaction

Boundary determinations

Field data interpretation

Education

Associates or bachelor’s degree in surveying or closely related field

Able to obtain CST level III and/or LSIT

2-5 years experience with degree/LSIT or 5-7 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson Civil Suite

Trimble Business Center

Leica Infinity

Leica Cyclone

Civil 3D

Pix4D

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform work that requires advanced knowledge in the application of field survey.
• Prepare calculations, layouts, reports, etc. for survey projects.
• Utilize various computer programs for data and information gathering, formula calculations, various studies and report generating and prepares written reports.
• Attend client meetings – as required.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and aerial photographs for project planning.
• Exercise discretion and judgment and apply survey principles to meet project challenges.
• Communicates with Principal Surveyor, Project Manager and/or Survey Coordinator about workload.
• Continually monitors hardware, software, and technology.
• Strong communication skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain QC/QA standards and procedures for office and field data.
• Review QC/QA data performed by Survey Data Technician.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are performed in office and field settings.
• The employee must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and extended keyboard use and reading of computer screen.
• Must be able to work outdoors and on construction sites, exposed to outside environmental conditions – extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, and atmospheric conditions.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends to meet project demands.
• Position requires travel (expected to be 10%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• Position requires long hours and physical ability to hike through a variety of terrains while carrying equipment of approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of the practices associated with survey records research.
• The ability to incorporate field notes and survey data into computer based drafting software for reduction to engineering.
• The ability to consolidate survey data, as-builts, aerial photo data, and maps, etc. into presentable and accurate base maps for design and finished drawings and easements using AutoCAD.
• Advanced understanding of GIS concepts and processes uses and operations of GPS data capture equipment and software.
• Excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Outlook are required.
• Experience with Carlson Civil Suite, Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, Civil 3D, Pix4D.
• Experience with processing point cloud data.
• Experience with 3D survey drawings.
• The ability to maintain a great deal of interaction with clients.
• The ability to make boundary determinations under responsible charge
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management

Position Descriptions

Successful projects start with the Cornerstone 82

• Advanced understanding of GIS concepts and processes uses and operations of GPS data capture equipment and software.
• Excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Outlook are required.
• Experience with Carlson Civil Suite, Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, Leica Cyclone, Civil 3D, Pix4D.
• Experience with processing point cloud data.
• Experience with 3D survey drawings.
• The ability to maintain a great deal of interaction with clients.
• The ability to make boundary determinations under responsible charge
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in surveying or closely related field.
• Able to obtain CST level III and/or LSIT.
• 2-5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or LSIT or 5-7 years’ experience