Surveyor III

Survey III-Party

Location Lexington, Kentucky, United States Country United States Contract type Temporary Work pattern Variable Hours Market Energy Discipline Surveying Inspection and Field Services Job ref 10022

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Chief Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct work of survey crew for pipeline projects
• Locate, review, and research job locations for identifying landmarks, physical objects and significant land changes that would affect the survey
• Supervise and assist with the work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate and organize the work efforts
• Keep records / data files and submit on a daily basis
• Supervise and assist with the standard of work being performed and derive the necessary field calculations from work completed
• Supervise and assist with the maintenance of instruments and equipment
• Ensure that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and conform to regulations and standards
• Consult with survey supervisor / data technician and assist with the final production of work performed
• Coordinate the findings of the work produced with engineering personnel, clients, and others concerned with the project
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or re-establishing survey control
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed
• Complete daily logs and collect and review survey crews' weekly timesheets and expense reports

Physical requirements:

• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and withstand working outside for up to 8-12 hours in varying temperatures
• Must possess manual dexterity with the physical ability to work in situations which require bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching and lifting/carrying items up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to carry survey equipment that is up to 48 inches in length
• Ability to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-protective eyewear, gloves, and mask-and all other safety equipment required by the company guidelines and procedures

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum of 5 years of pipeline surveying experience. Previous Mott MacDonald experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a survey crew
• Familiarity with commonly used surveying terms and with the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment used for measuring, sighting, and leveling
• Proficiency in the operation of survey equipment such as the Total Station Data Collector, level, and various Global Positioning System (GPS) methods
• Familiarity with the latest software for downloading survey data from the data collectors
• Knowledge in the various methods of surveying long routes in general, and pipelines specifically
• Strong leadership skills, work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Strong technical, documentation, and organizational skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen
• Valid driver's license
• Must be willing to travel - project site locations include: Lexington, KY; Cookeville, TN; Wheeling, WV

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.