Survey Engineer (CCGT)

Requisition ID: 300160  

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

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is driving unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed the EPC contract for the Cheyenne Power Hub Project, one of the largest gas-fired power generation facilities in the United States. 

The candidate will act as the Survey Engineer for the CCGT area on the Cheyenne Power Hub Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Job Summary:

The Survey Engineer supports construction surveying within the CCGT area, reporting to the Project Lead Surveyor. The role uses design drawings, models and specifications to determine plant, equipment and commodity locations and verify construction layout. Working under moderate supervision, the engineer maintains survey control and data, checks computations and provides technical support to Field Engineering and Field Supervision. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

Survey Planning & Coordination 

• Coordinate assigned survey work requests with Field Engineering and Field Supervision to support construction priorities. 
• Interpret approved drawings, models and specifications to prepare survey layout data for the CCGT area. 

Survey Control & Construction Layout 

• Establish, verify and maintain the survey control network serving assigned work. 
• Perform and check construction layout, including independent second checks of layout data. 
• Verify subcontractor survey control points and completed survey work. 
• Perform and review survey computations, documenting results and resolving discrepancies within established procedures. 

Survey Data & Documentation 

• Develop and maintain survey data, field records and checked deliverables. 
• Prepare and check survey CAD drawings, digital terrain models and volume computations for quantity verification. 
• Compile as-built survey records and construction completion documentation for assigned scope. 

Safety / Quality Control 

• Support implementation of project safety, quality and environmental requirements during survey activities. 
• Perform and oversee assigned calibration baseline checks of survey instruments. 
• Verify field data accuracy and completeness before releasing survey information for construction use. 

Technical Support 

• Provide survey support to Field Engineering and Superintendents, including field verification of installed commodities. 
• Support assigned laser scanning and reality-capture activities, including field data collection and processing. 
• Support machine-control and UAV survey activities when assigned and within established project procedures. 

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:

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and project ES&H requirements. 
• Knowledge of construction survey principles and experience in siteworks or industrial construction surveying. 
• Experience using robotic total stations, digital levels and GNSS survey systems. 
• Ability to interpret drawings and models, check survey computations and maintain reliable field records. 
• Effective communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills across survey, engineering and construction teams. 
• Ability to manage assigned work across multiple work fronts and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel. 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 

• Proficiency in survey CAD, digital terrain modelling and volume computations. 
• Familiarity with heavy-equipment machine-control technology. 
• Experience supporting UAV surveying or 3D laser scanning. 
• Working knowledge of Bechtel construction procedures. 

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