Survey Engineering

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Discussing specific project requirements with clients.
• Measuring the ground as required by the client, including aspects such as small and large-scale distances, angles and elevations.
• Using a range of equipment to produce surveys, including GPS and conventional methods.
• Ensures the integration of field data and records into completed maps, plats, drawings and records.
• Assists in construction, design, topographic, hydrographic, property and all types of control surveys.
• Produces accurate detailed maps and accurate surveying data in a timely manner.
• Sets up, operates and adjusts all types of survey equipment, including a level, transit and electronic measuring device.
• Makes trigonometric calculations, such as adjusting traverses and calculation of coordinates, control points, quantities and areas.
• Prepares and reviews maps, drawings, sketches, plats and simple reports from field notes and makes recommendations.
• Trains customers and other crew members on the latest technology in surveying equipment and finds new and innovative ways of doing surveys.
• Solve technical problems relating to survey engineering work.
• Research records and compile survey data.
• Understand and evaluate the applicability and benefit of state-of-the-art surveying processes.
• Read and interpret complex maps, construction drawings; recommend and implement improved work procedures.
• Understands computer applications for performing survey calculations.
• Prepare neat and accurate notes, sketches, field maps and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work and use effective oral and written communication.