Pipeline Surveyor

RUIZ is a specialized firm offering services in Engineering, Pipeline Inspection, Project and Construction Management, and Surveying. We support the Utility, Energy, and Oil & Gas sectors across the United States. Our expertise and comprehensive range of services ensure we meet the diverse needs of our clients effectively and efficiently.

RUIZ is seeking an experienced Pipeline Surveyor to support natural gas transmission, distribution, and related utility construction projects. This position will be responsible for performing field survey activities throughout all phases of construction, including preconstruction collection, and verification of installed facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience working around active pipeline construction, rights-of-way, meter and regulation stations, and associated utility infrastructure.

Candidates should be highly proficient in locating and verifying property boundary corners and experienced in utility locating and identifying existing underground infrastructure.

A strong understanding of boundary evidence, property lines, easements, rights-of-way, and utility markings is important for this position.

This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently in the field, and effective communication with construction management, inspectors, contractors, engineers, landowners, and project stakeholders.

• Perform field surveys for natural gas pipeline and utility construction projects.
• Locate, identify, and verify property boundary corners and monuments in support of pipeline and utility projects.
• Perform utility locating and assist with identifying and documenting existing underground utilities and infrastructure.
• Establish and verify pipeline centerline, right-of-way limits, property boundaries, easements, work spaces, and construction limits.
• Perform construction staking for pipelines, fittings, valves, crossings, stations, and associated facilities.
• Collect accurate GPS/GNSS coordinates and elevations for installed pipeline components and facilities.
• Complete detailed as-built surveys and maintain accurate field records throughout construction.
• Verify stationing, offsets, elevations, grades, and locations against approved construction drawings.
• Locate and document existing utilities and other site features that may impact construction.
• Support road, railroad, waterway, and utility crossing documentation.
• Coordinate with inspectors, construction managers, engineers, contractors, landowners, and GIS personnel to resolve field discrepancies.
• Assist with redline drawings and ensure field changes are accurately documented.
• Maintain survey equipment and perform routine checks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Organize, download, and transfer survey data in accordance with project requirements.
• Follow client-specific survey procedures, safety requirements, and quality-control standards.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and documentation of completed survey activities.
• Travel to project locations as required.

• Previous survey experience in pipeline, utility, civil, or heavy construction environments preferred.
• Experience with natural gas transmission or distribution pipeline construction strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience locating and verifying property boundary corners monuments, property lines, and rights-of-way.
• Experience with utility locating and identification of underground infrastructure.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS survey equipment and electronic data collectors.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, alignment sheets, stationing, coordinates, elevations, property boundaries, easements, and survey terminology.
• Ability to accurately collect, document, and communicate field survey information.
• Experience with Trimble, Leica, Topcon, or similar survey equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS and digital as-built data collection is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple project
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to walk pipeline rights-of-way and active construction sites for extended periods.

• Meter and regulation station construction.
• Property boundary and monument recovery.
• Boundary, easement, and right-of-way surveying.
• Utility locating and underground infrastructure identification.
  
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