Construction Surveying and Layout Specialist

Construction Surveying and Layout Specialist – Heavy Civil Construction

Southern Company

Job Title:

Transmission Construction Services – Substation Services Specialist

This position is responsible for providing construction surveying and layout services in an assigned area for a workgroup that performs construction of civil assets for Transmission Substations and Transmission Lines. Responsibilities include site clearing, mass grading, soils engineering, erosion control, oil containment, horizontal and vertical foundation construction, curb and gutter, sidewalk paving/repair, asphalt and concrete construction, retaining walls, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water line construction.

The role also manages construction surveying activities on capital projects to ensure efficient scheduling of resources, safe work performance, and project schedule adherence. Candidates must have strong knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, surveying technology, and applicable industry standards (Georgia Technical Standards for Surveying, OSHA, ASTM, NESC, ACI, NPDES, and others). Additionally, knowledge of contract compliance, accounting procedures, and safety compliance is essential.

Candidates must have a strong customer focus, respond quickly to service requests, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s or higher accredited degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar degree plus a minimum five years’ experience in related field (preferred)
• High School Diploma/GED and minimum ten years’ experience in civil construction surveying and layout (preferred)
• Current licensure as a Georgia Professional Land Surveyor (highly preferred)

• Provide work guidance and support to survey team members, contract inspectors, contractors, and vendors
• Take responsibility for safety and mentor staff on safety rules and safe work practices
• Enforce Georgia Power Company, OSHA, and contractor safety rules
• Schedule and monitor construction surveying and layout activities of multiple contract personnel on capital projects
• Manage, schedule, and provide construction surveying and layout services for civil construction projects to meet capital budget requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert in field engineering, construction surveying, and layout
• Train and mentor survey team members and construction inspectors in the use of surveying equipment (GNSS rovers, levels, transits, total stations, etc.)
• Advise leadership on the use, maintenance, and procurement of construction surveying equipment and supplies; maintain a consistent supply of needed materials
• Provide construction surveying expertise to engineering, design, and substation construction teams
• Report project status to supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders as needed
• Review, audit, and approve employee and contractor timesheets, pay applications, and invoices in the Georgia Power Company CATEE/CAMP computer application
• Work effectively in Primavera P6, TEAMS, Mobi, and other Southern Company computer applications
• Attend pre‑construction meetings to provide expertise on field engineering and construction surveying and layout
• Schedule and lead project and/or team meetings
• Verify and provide cost estimates for field engineering and construction surveying services
• Select and assign survey team to projects and monitor performance
• Interface and work closely with other company surveying professionals
• Maintain and utilize the Georgia Power Transmission Construction Services Staking Request Tracker
• Be available to work assigned storm duty, which could include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Reading and interpreting design drawings, specifications, reports, and other contract documents for constructability
• Working knowledge of civil construction means, methods, and…