Survey Specialist

About the role

This position is part of the Survey Specialist Family (Levels 03-05) and is primarily responsible for field land surveying activities, including:

• Operation, setup, care, and use of assigned land surveying equipment, including electronic equipment and accessories
• Accurate collection of survey data, performing necessary data edits, and preparation of data for mapping
• Preparation and review of required land survey notes and documentation
• Coordination of GPS data gathering and processing
• Communication and coordination with field crews, private landowners, corporations, and government agencies
• Research and document compilation for various projects

This role requires daily demanding physical labor, including walking long distances, manual cutting of brush, and transporting equipment in various weather conditions and terrains such as hillsides, marshes, and thick woods. The position requires 100% travel, with the home location determined by the successful candidate’s residence. Relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• Alabama Professional Land Surveyor’s License or ability to obtain the license within 5 years
• Alabama Driver’s License (DOT Certification required upon employment)
• Extensive knowledge of survey calculations
• Experience in survey data collection and processing (highly preferred)
• Experience in GPS data collection and processing (highly preferred)
• Land survey-related CAD drafting (highly preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of operation, setup, care, and use of surveying tools and equipment, including electronic equipment and accessories
• Knowledge of surveying procedures for various survey types
• Extensive knowledge of land survey mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of field electronic data collection and processing
• Knowledge of proper GPS procedures, data acquisition, and data processing
• Knowledge of Alabama’s “Standards of Practice” for surveying and Alabama’s Public Land Survey System (U.S. System of Rectangular Surveys)
• Ability to research and understand land rights and legal documents
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Problem-solving (troubleshooting) skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances while managing multiple tasks/projects under short time constraints
• Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills, with a sense of urgency
• Working knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations
• Consistent demonstration of company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs (subject to terms and conditions)

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.