Senior Surveyor
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of related experience on roadway construction projects in Canada, although applicants with directly relevant experience less than 10 years will be considered.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Surveyor to our Transportation team based in Edmonton, AB .
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
Additional Information
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Surveyor to our Transportation team based in Edmonton, AB .
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
- Accurate, cost effective, and timely completion of construction layout and data collection surveys in accordance with company and client quality standards.
- Directing and supervising survey assistants, including provision of technical guidance, safety leadership, and mentorship.
- Effective communication with our company project manager, contractors, and clients.
- Processing and reviewing field survey data for completeness and accuracy, and effectively organizing large survey data sets on a given project.
- Understanding roadway construction drawings and extracting digital design information for construction layout.
- Understanding methods of measurement and payment for construction bid items, preparation of digital surface models, and quantity calculations.
- Knowledge of standard construction specifications (Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors)
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics/Surveying, or several years of equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum 10 years of related experience on roadway construction projects in Canada, although applicants with directly relevant experience less than 10 years will be considered.
- Availability to travel for work on project sites throughout Western Canada.
- Experience utilizing GPS, scanning, bathymetric and total station survey equipment; familiarity with Trimble Survey Controllers would be considered an asset.
- Experience with survey software; familiarity with Trimble Business Center and/or Civil 3D software would be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to those holding a current Advanced UAV license.
- Experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors survey requirements an asset.
- Must be well organized and have the ability to manage and prioritize several tasks at one time to ensure a commitment to project delivery and technical excellence.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required.
- Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment is necessary.
- Must possess a valid driver license, with a favourable driver’s abstract.
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
- We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
Additional Information
- Organization: 704 EGI
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Responsibilities
Complete construction layout and data collection surveys accurately, cost-effectively, and on schedule, while supervising and mentoring survey assistants and communicating with project managers, contractors, and clients. Process and review survey data, interpret roadway construction drawings and specifications, prepare digital surface models and quantity calculations, and follow safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Geomatics/Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience, and at least 10 years of related Canadian roadway construction experience, though candidates with less experience may be considered. Candidates must be able to travel throughout Western Canada, have relevant survey equipment and software experience, communicate effectively in English, work independently and collaboratively, and hold a valid driver’s license with a favourable abstract.
Skills
- Construction Layout Surveys
- Survey Data Collection
- Survey Team Supervision
- Survey Data Processing
- Roadway Construction Drawings
- Construction Quantity Calculations
- GPS Surveying
- Scanning
- Bathymetric Surveying
- Total Station Surveying
- Trimble Survey Controllers
- Trimble Business Center
- Civil 3D
- Advanced UAV Operation
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Overtime Pay
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Work-Life Balance
- Learning And Development Opportunities
- Mentorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Construction Layout
- Data Collection Surveys
- Roadway Construction
- Survey Assistants
- Survey Data Processing
- Quality Standards
- Safety Leadership
- Roadway Construction Drawings
- Digital Design Information
- Construction Specifications
- Alberta Transportation And Economic Corridors
- Methods Of Measurement And Payment
- Digital Surface Models
- Quantity Calculations
- GPS
- Scanning Equipment
- Bathymetric Surveying
- Total Station
- Trimble Survey Controllers
- Survey Software
- Trimble Business Center
- Civil 3D
- Advanced UAV License
- Project Delivery
- Technical Excellence
- Western Canada