Survey Specialist

Alabama Power EnergyPlus; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking a Survey Specialist (Field) to perform field land surveying, operate and maintain surveying equipment, and ensure accurate data collection for mapping projects. The role requires coordination with field crews, landowners, and agencies, plus compiling survey notes and GPS data.

The candidate should have deep knowledge of survey calculations, data processing, and CAD drafting, with Alabama licensure progression within five years and a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Alabama Professional Land Surveyor license or ability to obtain within 5 years.
• Extensive knowledge of survey calculations is required.
• Experience in survey data collection and processing is highly preferred.
• Experience in GPS data collection and processing is highly preferred.
• Land Survey CAD drafting experience is highly preferred.
• Alabama Driver's License; DOT certification required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field land surveying activities and operate surveying equipment.
• Collect and edit survey data for accurate mapping of projects.
• Prepare and review land survey notes and documentation.
• Coordinate GPS data gathering and processing across teams.
• Communicate with field crews, land owners, corporations, and agencies.
• Research land rights and relevant legal documents; support data compilation.
• Perform demanding physical labor daily in various weather conditions.

Skills

Survey data collection

GPS data processing

Data editing

Field surveying

Teamwork

Education

Alabama Professional Land Surveyor license or ability to obtain within 5 years

Survey calculations expertise

CAD drafting experience

Tools

CAD drafting

Survey equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be filled with the Survey Specialist Family (Levels 03-05). This position is primarily responsible for (1) field land surveying activities; (2) operation, setup, care and use of assigned land surveying equipment including electronic equipment and accessories; (3) accurate collection of survey data, performing necessary data edits and preparation of the data for accurate mapping of each assigned project; (4) preparation and review of required land survey notes and documentation; (5) coordination of G.P.S. data gathering and processing; (6) communication and coordination with field crews, private land owners, corporations and government agencies; (7) research and document compilation for a variety of projects.

Survey Specialist (Field)

This position will be filled with the Survey Specialist Family (Levels 03-05). This position is primarily responsible for (1) field land surveying activities; (2) operation, setup, care and use of assigned land surveying equipment including electronic equipment and accessories; (3) accurate collection of survey data, performing necessary data edits and preparation of the data for accurate mapping of each assigned project; (4) preparation and review of required land survey notes and documentation; (5) coordination of G.P.S. data gathering and processing; (6) communication and coordination with field crews, private land owners, corporations and government agencies; (7) research and document compilation for a variety of projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education And Experience

• Alabama Professional Land Surveyor's License or ability to obtain license (within 5 years) is required
• Extensive knowledge of survey calculations is required
• Experience in survey data collection and processing is highly preferred
• Experience in GPS data collection and processing is highly preferred
• Land Survey related CAD drafting is highly preferred
• Alabama Driver's License (DOT Certification required upon employment)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation, setup, care and use of surveying tools and equipment, including electronic equipment and accessories.
• Knowledge of surveying procedures for a variety of survey types
• Extensive knowledge of various land survey mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of field electronic data collection and processing
• Knowledge of proper GPS procedures, data acquisition and data processing
• Knowledgeable of Alabama's "Standards of Practice" for surveying
• Knowledgeable of Alabama's Public Land Survey System (U.S. System of Rectangular Surveys).
• Ability to research and understand land rights and legal documents
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Possess and demonstrate problem solving (trouble shooting) skills
• Necessary skills to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances while working on multiple tasks/projects and ability to be productive, decisive and efficient in periods of short time constraints and resource limitations.
• This position requires the successful applicant to perform demanding physical labor daily (walking long distances, manual cutting of brush, hand transporting land survey equipment and tools) in a variety of weather conditions (hot, cold, minor rainfall...) and upon uneven terrain (hillsides, marshes, thick woods).
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong customer service focus - sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Attributes

• Consistent demonstration of Our Values - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.

The position will require 100% travel. The home location of the successful candidate will be the successful candidate's location of residence. Relocation benefits are NOT available.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.