Senior Transportation Surveyor

Surveying

Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Surveyor at Kiewit, you will play an integral role in ensuring the success of large-scale civil infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on safety, precision, and efficiency, you will manage survey operations critical to the layout and control of construction activities. This hands‑on role requires expertise in surveying technologies such as Trimble systems, GPS, and total stations, along with the ability to perform complex calculations for layout, volume, and material estimations. You will be responsible for conducting site investigations, verifying boundaries, tracking project progress, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction surveying, with a strong understanding of FAA regulations and experience using CAD software. You must be adaptable, detail‑oriented, and able to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced field environments. A commitment to leadership, safety, and quality is essential to succeed in this role.

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast‑growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. Conduct topographic surveys to capture terrain, elevation, and drainage for site plans.

Verify property boundaries to ensure compliance and avoid disputes.

Map and locate utilities to prevent damage during construction.

Assess soil conditions to evaluate site suitability for construction.

Mark key site points using total stations and GPS.

Ensure construction aligns with design specifications to prevent costly rework.

Track construction progress and ensure it aligns with design specs.

Conduct final “as‑built” surveys to document completed work.

Perform volume calculations and material estimations for cost and resource management.

Use total stations, GPS, and drones for precise measurements and aerial surveys.

Apply CAD software (e.g., Microstation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D) for survey plans.

Work with FAA data to monitor aviation activities and provide airspace management recommendations.

Experience with Trimble Business Center software preferred.

Survey/Engineering background preferred.

Familiarity with Microstation and/or AutoCAD (Civil 3D) is beneficial.

Willingness to work 50-60 hours per week in dynamic, field environments.

Minimum 3 years of experience in construction survey or related field.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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