Surveyor

Surveyor

The Surveyor is responsible for performing all surveying and geospatial activities required to support the construction and layout of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role ensures accurate site measurements, layout verification, and as-built documentation to maintain precision throughout all phases of civil and electrical construction. The Surveyor plays a critical role in translating design data into actionable field layouts that meet engineering specifications and project quality standards.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys, topographic mapping, and layout staking to support all phases of construction, including grading, foundations, roadwork, racking, and electrical infrastructure.
• Interpret design drawings, site plans, and technical specifications to ensure accurate implementation in the field.
• Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and reference systems for site construction and quality control.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments such as GPS systems, total stations, data collectors, and laser scanning equipment.
• Perform pre-construction staking, and in-process as-built surveys to verify compliance with design tolerances and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and electrical teams to provide precise survey data for installation, alignment, and verification.
• Maintain detailed and accurate field records, survey reports, and data logs for project documentation and handover.
• Ensure all survey activities are performed safely and in accordance with company, federal, and local regulations.
• Support project teams in resolving layout or alignment discrepancies through technical analysis and corrective action.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in field surveying methods and data management processes.

Employment

Terms:

• Local hire position; candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the worksite.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• Project-based assignment.
• Employment is expected to continue through project completion, at which time the position will conclude unless other opportunities are available.