Survey Technician

SAIIA Construction is seeking a skilled Survey Technician to join our team in Georgia. As a Survey Technician, you will be responsible for performing land surveys to measure land and other natural features, collecting data used in creating topographical maps of project sites.

• Work with jobsite personnel to prepare the project site for surveying as needed.
• Unload survey equipment from vehicles to setup survey equipment and perform surveying, then load all equipment into vehicles after surveying duties have been performed.
• Place grade stakes which might show point number, offset, station number, cut/fill and elevation, etc. at each survey point.
• Set up, adjust and operate survey equipment which might include: Total Station, Prism, Level, GPS base unit and Rover locate and set grade stakes based on plan horizontal coordinates and vertical elevations.
• Measures distances between specific survey points and records data so the data can be entered into surveying software programs to create topographical maps of project sites.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
• Replaces parts related to tools and equipment as necessary.
• Downloads digital images and data from survey equipment into surveying software programs.
• Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisor of deviations.

• Knowledge of topographic surveys, Civil construction drawings, specifications, profiles, & details, construction surveying, construction layout for water, sewer, and storm drainage.
• Proficient with computer systems including MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Preferred - Strong understanding of surveying mathematics, data adjustment, surface models, analyzing quality of data, and processing data.
• Preferred - Basic understanding and proficiency utilizing AutoCAD.
• Must be detail oriented and can deal with problems involving several variables in non-standard situations.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal correspondence.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments daily as changes occur in project needs.
• Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

SAIIA Construction is a leading industrial heavy civil contractor with a strong presence in the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth and development.