Land Surveyor

About the role

Summary
We are currently seeking a Land Surveyor to join our team!
The Land Surveyor will provide surveying expertise to support the planning, design, and construction of high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Surveying and Data Collection
• Conduct boundary, topographic, right-of-way, and construction staking surveys.
• Operate GPS, robotic total stations, and other surveying equipment to collect accurate field data.
• Record and verify survey measurements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide staking for line routes, structures, foundations, and other project features.
• Project Support
• Prepare survey maps, plats, and reports for use in design, permitting, and construction.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and construction teams to ensure survey data aligns with project requirements.
• Verify as-built conditions and prepare final survey documentation for project closeout.
• Aid in identifying and resolving discrepancies in design documents and field conditions.
• Compliance and Quality Control
• Ensure survey activities comply with local, state, and federal requirements as well as company standards.
• Maintain accurate survey records and ensure they are properly filed for future reference.
• Monitor and enforce quality standards in all survey work performed.
• Communication and Coordination
• Provide technical guidance to field crews and subcontracted survey teams.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, landowners, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in project meetings to provide updates and resolve survey-related issues.
• Physical Demands
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Navigate uneven terrain at job sites.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required.
• Climb ladders and stairs.
• Work at elevated heights when necessary.
• Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Communication and Coordination
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Maintain visual awareness sufficient to safely operate tools and equipment.
• Safety and Environmental Stewardship
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while performing field surveys.
• Promote and contribute to a strong safety culture in line with Summit Line Construction’s values.
• Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into survey activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of surveying experience, preferably in utility or infrastructure construction.
• Licensing: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred; Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) or ability to obtain PLS within 1–2 years required.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with GPS, robotic total stations, data collectors, and CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent).
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Other: Willingness to travel and work in outdoor environments under varying conditions.