Bechtel

Survey Engineer - (Switchyard)

Bechtel$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering/Technical degree with 5-8 years in heavy construction/industrial surveying or 9-12 years in lieu of a degree
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience
  • Prior siteworks surveying experience
  • Familiarity with construction survey principles
  • Proficiency with Survey CAD software and modern surveying equipment

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Lead Surveyor in overseeing survey operations
  • Perform the duties of the Project Lead Surveyor in their absence
  • Support the survey team's safety, quality, and environmental programs
  • Ensure accurate layout and recordation of construction work
  • Establish and verify the project's survey control network
  • Prepare survey CAD drawings and generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
  • Support the administration of the survey work request program

Benefits

  • Robust benefits focused on career advancement and cultural enhancement
  • Programs designed for employee well-being and sustainable growth
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills training
  • Strong commitment to employee work-life balance
  • Supportive team environment aimed at inspiring innovation
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 297194
  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Cheyenne, WY


Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. The Cheyenne CCGT project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

Job Summary:

This roleprovides support as required to the construction team reporting directly to the Project Lead Surveyor. They will perform surveying activities relating to the siteworks, liaising with Field Engineering. They will use design drawings, model and specifications to determine associated commodity locations. They will work with Field Engineering to support field verification of materials as appropriate and needed. They will provide technical support to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Project Lead Surveyor with the oversight of the survey operations and provides technical direction to the direct-hire team
  • Perform the duties of the Project Lead Surveyor during his/her absence
  • Support the survey team's implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs
  • Responsible for the accurate layout of construction work, recordation of field data according to job specifications and appropriate methods of performing survey activities
  • Provide Construction Survey support to both Field Engineering and Field Supervision
  • Establish and/or verify and maintain the project's survey control network
  • Perform verifications of subcontract survey control points and work
  • Perform and/or supervise the preparation of survey CAD drawings, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations
  • Perform and/or review Survey Control field work and perform accurate network least squares adjustments
  • Provide Civil project completion documentation including "As-Built" records
  • Perform or oversee the development and management of survey data
  • Perform or oversee the Calibration Baseline checks of survey instruments
  • Support the administration of the survey work request program
  • Perform and/or check survey computations as required in the performance of duties
  • Support the implementation of project's machine control technology
  • Support the implementation of the UAV (Drones) program
  • Support the implementation of the 3D Laser Scanning operations, including reality capture and processing of scan data
  • Support the creation and implementation of the survey training program


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Engineering/Technical degree and 5-8 years' experience in heavy construction/industrial surveying, involving a mix of field and office duties with modern instruments and software, with at least 3 years supervisorial experience or 9-12 years' experience in heavy construction/industrial surveying (in lieu of a degree), with at least 5 years' supervisorial experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Prior siteworks surveying experience.
  • Knowledge of construction survey principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe work ethic and work environment at all times.
  • 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.
  • Displays effective communications skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Demonstrated experience with modern Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels and GNSS survey systems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Survey CAD software, including generation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and volumes computations.
  • Experience working on multiple work fronts.
  • Work under time constraints and must be adaptable to changing conditions.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Intermediate level use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Experience as Pilot of UAV (Drones) preferred.
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment Machine Control technology.


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

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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