Westinghouse Electric Company
Surveying Technician
Westinghouse Electric Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55443
Survey Technician – 7-month contract
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Minneapolis, MN
Overview: The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for leading field survey operations across a variety of utility and infrastructure projects, including electric distribution, gas, transmission, and substations. This role serves as the key liaison between office-based engineering and design teams and field survey crews, ensuring accurate data collection and efficient execution of survey tasks. Your Day-to-Day: Perform and oversee field survey activities including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, plan and profile surveys, and construction staking. Respond to survey requests from internal departments and ensure timely and accurate data collection. Operate survey equipment such as GPS units, laser scanners, and Trimble devices to gather data on property lines, land contours, and existing infrastructure. Record survey data using electronic data collectors and transfer data to office systems for analysis and documentation. Research land records and resolve field discrepancies efficiently. Collaborate with engineering, design, and survey teams to ensure alignment between field data and project requirements. Assist in the preparation of final survey documents and drawings. Communicate with external stakeholders including private survey firms, engineering consultants, government agencies, and the public. Stay current with survey technologies, instrumentation, and best practices.
Who You Are: As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team: 4–10 years of experience in land surveying, with preference for candidates with utility or infrastructure project experience. Proficiency with survey equipment including GPS, laser scanners, and Trimble systems. Strong computer skills and familiarity with data collectors and survey software. Ability to work independently in the field and travel to various project sites. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Two-year degree in surveying technology or civil engineering technology is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.
Minneapolis, MN
Overview: The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for leading field survey operations across a variety of utility and infrastructure projects, including electric distribution, gas, transmission, and substations. This role serves as the key liaison between office-based engineering and design teams and field survey crews, ensuring accurate data collection and efficient execution of survey tasks. Your Day-to-Day: Perform and oversee field survey activities including topographic surveys, boundary surveys, plan and profile surveys, and construction staking. Respond to survey requests from internal departments and ensure timely and accurate data collection. Operate survey equipment such as GPS units, laser scanners, and Trimble devices to gather data on property lines, land contours, and existing infrastructure. Record survey data using electronic data collectors and transfer data to office systems for analysis and documentation. Research land records and resolve field discrepancies efficiently. Collaborate with engineering, design, and survey teams to ensure alignment between field data and project requirements. Assist in the preparation of final survey documents and drawings. Communicate with external stakeholders including private survey firms, engineering consultants, government agencies, and the public. Stay current with survey technologies, instrumentation, and best practices.
Who You Are: As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team: 4–10 years of experience in land surveying, with preference for candidates with utility or infrastructure project experience. Proficiency with survey equipment including GPS, laser scanners, and Trimble systems. Strong computer skills and familiarity with data collectors and survey software. Ability to work independently in the field and travel to various project sites. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Two-year degree in surveying technology or civil engineering technology is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.