Survey Technician

Bechtel Global Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Construction Survey Technician responsible for providing field and office support to the construction survey team in Chandler, Arizona. This role involves interpreting design drawings, supporting construction installations, and ensuring quality and safety.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, alongside skills in various survey instruments and team collaboration. The position involves physical activities including walking on sites and lifting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years relevant experience or 6-9 years relevant work experience.
• Must be physically capable of participating in project walkdowns and lifting up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Survey support to the PC and Project Survey Manager.
• Assist the PC with accurate layout of construction work and field data recordation.
• Perform duties of a Rod Person and Instrument Person.
• Support team implementation of project safety and quality programs.

Skills

Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering Survey experience

Knowledge of engineering and construction methods

Knowledge of Bechtel's safety program

Demonstrated team work ability

Trimble Robotic Total Stations experience

Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Trimble Robotic Total Stations

Digital Levels

GNSS survey systems

Job description

Requisition

Requisition ID: 296198

Location & Work Details

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Chandler, AZ

Job Summary

Assigned to the Construction organization as a Construction Survey Technician (CST), responsible for providing field and office support as required to the construction survey team. The CST reports directly to the Survey Engineer/Party Chief (PC). The CST interprets design drawings and specifications to determine associated commodities and equipment locations and provides support to his/her assigned field survey team in support of the civil, structural, mechanical, and piping installations in the work area. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Survey support to the PC and Project Survey Manager.
• Support the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.
• Assist the PC with the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities.
• Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance with Bechtel survey procedures.
• Perform other duties as required in support of construction layout, laser scanning or other survey activities, including substituting for the PC during his/her absence.
• Assures that all survey equipment is in good working order and that instruments are properly transported.
• Assist the PC in providing support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision.
• Assist the PC in developing and maintaining survey data.
• Performs Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments.
• Supports the administration of the survey work request program.
• Assist the PC in providing civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records.
• Assist in performing verifications of subcontract survey work.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering Survey experience with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation layout and verification.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Incidents" safety program.
• Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework.
• Knowledge of construction survey principles.
• Demonstrated ability to always maintain a safe work ethic and work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management.
• Initiative-taker, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work on multiple work fronts, with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Displays effective communications skills crucial to understanding instructions and plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated experience with Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels & GNSS survey systems, and Access field software.
• Knowledge of data downloading.
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in, or maneuvering around small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance.
• This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Bechtel Survey Mega-Project experience.
• Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures.
• CAD literate, experience w/CAD software a plus.
• Experience with providing survey support for UAV/Drone operations.
• Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software a plus.
• Experience with Metrology field & office activities a plus.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

EEO Statement

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].