Civil Field Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Survey Specialist/Technician is directly responsible for performance of fieldwork and data  processing/management in the Survey & Mapping Group of Civil Field Services. This is a field service 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 survey project specifications.
• May be responsible for supervising 1 to 3 employees immediately involved in an assigned project.
• Experience with hydrographic survey, laser scanning and unmanned aerial surveys is a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Work Experience: Qualifying education or proven experience in participating and/or directing in survey field crew, including:
• 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 customers, such 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 Outlook, Excel, Word
• Maintain appropriate administrative records such as timesheets, expense accounts, daily reports, field worksheets, etc.
• Ensure that fieldwork is performed in accordance with client guidelines and all standards, specifications, and codes.
• Ability to work consistently with no direct supervision
• Experience in operation and maintenance of survey equipment (including instrument, data collector, and personal computers)
• Ability to obtain DOT certified driver's 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 is preferred. 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