Senior Engineering Surveyor

South Zambezi Engineering Services; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Surveyor to join their team in West Virginia. The role involves measuring land and ensuring accurate survey data for project objectives. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, extensive surveying experience, and proficiency in design software.

Qualifications

• Must be professionally registered as a PLS (Professional Surveyor).
• Minimum 5 years in engineering land surveying related to construction.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of survey data; calculate terrain characteristics.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports for certification.
• Conduct surveys and record results for engineering designs.

Skills

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Education

BSc (Surveying)

BTech (Surveying)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Model Maker

Job description

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Job Summary

To measure and collect data on specific areas of land to meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted on site by the contractor.
• Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain as required by individual projects.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Conduct and record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimension of land or land features and submit in the formats required by the engineers for their designs.
• Establish fixed points for making use in making maps, using geodetic or engineering instruments.
• Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures to suit specific project requirements.
• Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.
• Perform any ad-hoc office duties as assigned by the Senior Land Surveyor.

Qualifications And Experience / Minimum Requirements

• BSc (Surveying), BTech (Surveying) degree or equivalent.
• Must be professionally registered with relevant Professional Bodies as a PLS (Professional Surveyor).
• Minimum 5 years in engineering land surveying, directly related to construction of municipal services.
• Knowledge of design compliance standards.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, Model Maker, and other relevant design software.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of engineering and labour law.

Competencies

• Decision-making, accountability, and integrity.
• Negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Troubleshooting and strategic thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and sequence actions.
• Deductive reasoning.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Closing Date

If you are not contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Submit CV and copies of certificates/driver’s license (no originals). Applications without required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date: 1 March 2024

Reference No: KC-ES

Applications can be hand-delivered or emailed to: SA.recruitment.khatocivils.com or [e-mail].

Khato Civils is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment for all applicants and employees.