JOB SUMMARY
The Survey Specialist/Technician is directly responsible for performance of fieldwork and dataprocessing/management in the Survey & Mapping Group of Civil Field Services. This is a fieldservice position responding to survey and mapping requests for all Southern Company affiliates.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection of survey data in the field using a total station level or GPS equipment.
Construction verification oversight for assigned construction projects.
Troubleshooting equipment problems in the field.
Accurate recording and reporting of technical data as it pertains to specific surveyproject specifications.
May be responsible for supervising 1 to 3 employees immediately involved in anassigned project.
Experience with hydrographic survey laser scanning and unmanned aerial surveys is aplus.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Work Experience:Qualifying education or proven experience in participating and/or directing in survey field crewincluding:
Land and topographic surveys using GPS or conventional total station equipment
Construction layout surveys
Locating and running control to project area
Processing and downloading data. Providing data to analyst for mapping
Understanding of best practices related to differential leveling
Ability to effectively communicate schedules and expectations to internal customerssuch as plant managers project engineers and other team members
Training of less experienced crew personnel
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of survey methods and standards
Thorough knowledge of all appropriate safety rules and environmental regulations
Be able to effectively communicate using Microsoft office products such as OutlookExcel Word
Maintain appropriate administrative records such as timesheets expense accountsdaily reports field worksheets etc.
Ensure that fieldwork is performed in accordance with client guidelines and allstandards specifications and codes.
Ability to work consistently with no direct supervision
Experience in operation and maintenance of survey equipment (including instrumentdata collector and personal computers)
Ability to obtain DOT certified drivers license and vessel operator license
Possession of the above licenses at the time of application is preferred but not required
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Georgia Mississippi and/or Alabama ispreferred. PLS license is required to be considered for an exempt Specialist position.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:
Demonstrate Southern Company values safety first unquestionable trust superior
performance and total commitment
Strong work ethic and ability to work and problem solve with limited supervision
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority