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**Requisition ID:** 175977 **Job Level:** Mid Level **Home District/Group:** South Central District **Department:** Surveying **Market:** Transportation **Employment Type:** Full Time **Position Overview** As a **Surveyor** at Kiewit, you will play an integral role in ensuring the success of large-scale civil infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on safety, precision, and efficiency, you will manage survey operations critical to the layout and control of construction activities. This hands-on role requires expertise in surveying technologies such as **Trimble systems** , **GPS** , and **total stations** , along with the ability to perform complex calculations for layout, volume, and material estimations. You will be responsible for conducting site investigations, verifying boundaries, tracking project progress, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in **construction surveying** , with a strong understanding of **FAA regulations** and experience using **CAD software** . You must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced field environments. A commitment to leadership, safety, and quality is essential to succeed in this role. **District Overview** Kiewit's South-Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. **Location** All roles are project-based and will require mobility for the duration of assignments within the South-Central District, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. **Responsibilities** + **Site Investigation and Planning:** + Conduct topographic surveys to capture terrain, elevation, and drainage for site plans. + Verify property boundaries to ensure compliance and avoid disputes. + Map and locate utilities to prevent damage during construction. + Assess soil conditions to evaluate site suitability for construction. + **Staking and Layout:** + Mark key site points using total stations and GPS. + Ensure construction aligns with design specifications to prevent costly rework. + **Monitoring and Verification:** + Track construction progress and ensure it aligns with design specs. + Conduct final "as-built" surveys to document completed work. + Perform volume calculations and material estimations for cost and resource management. + **Specialized Tools and Techniques:** + Use total stations, GPS, and drones for precise measurements and aerial surveys. + Apply CAD software (e.g., Microstation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D) for survey plans. + Work with FAA data to monitor aviation activities and provide airspace management recommendations. **Qualifications** + Experience with **Trimble Business Center** software preferred. + Survey/Engineering background preferred. + Familiarity with **Microstation** and/or **AutoCAD (Civil 3D)** is beneficial. + FAA knowledge in aviation safety, airspace management, and regulations preferred. + Willingness to work 50-60 hours per week in dynamic, field environments. + Minimum 3 years of experience in construction survey or related field. + Experience with **Trimble systems** or similar technologies preferred. + Strong understanding of geometry and algebra for layout calculations. \#LI-AB3 Other Requirements: + Regular, reliable attendance + Work productively and meet deadlines timely + Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. + Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. + Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. + May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. ​#LI-AB3 Company: Kiewit

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