Field and Office Surveyor (Heavy Civil Construction Project)

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently seeking a Field and Office Surveyor to join our team on a Heavy Civil Construction Project in Norfolk, Virginia, USA (on-site position).

• Project: Heavy Civil Construction Project.
• Estimated duration of the position: 6-8 months -In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

-Summary: The Field & Office Land Surveyor will provide survey support to the construction team. The position combines field and office responsibilities and is primarily focused on land and construction surveying for a major heavy civil infrastructure project. The surveyor will support construction activities associated with roadways, bridges and structures, tunnel and interior tunnel works, as well as occasional marine-related construction areas when required.

-Responsibilities:

• Perform construction surveying, layout and verification activities in the field.
• Establish, maintain and verify survey control points, benchmarks and construction control networks.
• Perform layout and stakeout for roadway alignments, grades, bridge and structural elements and other heavy civil construction works.
• Provide surveying support for tunnel alignment and interior tunnel civil/structural works.
• Provide occasional survey support in marine-related construction areas, including structures, trestles, islands or waterfront construction activities where applicable.
• Operate total stations, GNSS/GPS equipment and digital levels.
• Collect, download and process field survey data.
• Perform survey calculations and coordinate computations.
• Prepare and update stakeout files and survey models.
• Prepare survey drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Process and maintain as-built survey information.
• Review design drawings, construction drawings and survey control information.
• Perform survey checks and QA/QC of field and office information.
• Coordinate closely with Survey Managers, Survey Party Chiefs, Field Engineers, Superintendents and construction crews.
• Maintain organized survey records, calculations, field data and project documentation.

-Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of construction surveying experience.
• Proven experience in surveying, preferably in major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of GPS and total station equipment.
• Proficiency with survey software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

-Working hours: Monday to Friday, 10 hours (1 hour lunch).**When supporting marine-related operations, shifts may occasionally extend up to approximately 12 hours, depending on construction activities. Occasional Saturday work may be required depending on project needs.**

-Benefits:

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days+ 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Local health insurance.
• Vehicle, gas, and phone are provided.

The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.

At Protecnium, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring support are encouraged to let us know at the earliest opportunity.