Field Lead

Field Lead

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Lead. The position is responsible for leading a two to three person field crew which will gather field survey measurements using Total Station or GPS survey equipment. This individual will work directly with the safety manager and office leadership to meet the needs of HBK's field services. This position will be traveling up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities include conducting surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground, adjusting and operating surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment, performing make ready engineering for aerial plant, recording survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings and sketches, searching for property corners and survey monuments, positioning and holding vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations, laying out grids and/or determining horizontal and vertical controls, comparing survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data, laying out and recovering stake, mark, and other monumentation, performing surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, dielectric height sticks, target poles and/or GPS survey equipment, performing manhole inspections, performing value-based engineering approach to determine the best construction route and placement method, taking detailed field notes and photographs, performing a level run, leading a survey group consisting of a two person survey crew, and a two person training and technical support staff, performing the duties of the surveyor responsible-in-charge of various surveys statewide, including geodetic/project control, mapping and boundary surveys, coordinating survey crew activities; monitoring progress of the survey, analyzing processing and adjustment results; and/or developing and filing surveys with the county, providing survey training and support for field personnel, assisting in developing standards and procedures for survey related issues, developing and maintaining liaison with project managers' offices, region offices, design sections, and others to provide training and instruction in field survey procedures – including both conventional and electronic survey systems, working directly with survey crews to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment, keeping abreast of advances in survey technology and/or acting as a source of information to field personnel, and communicating with landowners for access to private property as required.

Minimum qualifications include three years of OSP survey experience in with combination of aerial and underground OSP survey, ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights/weekends when required, working knowledge of NESC rules, high school diploma or GED, attention to jobsite safety, working knowledge of OSP construction techniques and placement methods.

Preferred qualifications include PC knowledge and/or use and Microsoft Office Suite (Word / Excel), proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, construction experience, bachelor degree, E.I.T./S.I.T Certification, surveying experience, aerial and/or underground OSP construction experience.

Physical requirements include being physically capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets and parkway, capable of lifting up to 40lbs, ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting, and hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.