September 17, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Construction Support/Survey Specialist

Organization:
Southern Company
Region:
Canada, Georgia, Multiple Locations
End of contest:
December 16, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Construction
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Construction Survey Specialist is responsible for supporting field construction/acquisition staking activities as well as ensuring quality and accuracy of Land Engineering products. The survey specialist supports a variety of internal clients and possesses a high level of surveying & mapping skill, expertise, and knowledge.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirements:

  • High school diploma is required.

  • A bachelor's degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of field and/or office surveying and mapping experience (or college-related course work) is preferred. A combination of both field and office experience is a plus.

  • Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable mapping software is required.

  • Experience with PLS-CADD is preferred.

  • Experience in geographic information systems (GIS) is preferred.

  • Experience in global positioning systems for land surveying (GPS) is a plus.

  • Working knowledge of survey data processing using a variety of available software is preferred.

  • Experience with LiDAR data and/or laser scanning data is a plus.

  • Experience in the utility industry is a plus.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The successful candidate for this position will exhibit the following:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of land and construction surveying concepts & techniques.

  • Ability to interpret surveying and construction documents and drawings.

  • Knowledge of Carlson data collection software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, and PLS-CADD.

  • Understanding of CADD Mapping, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) for land surveying.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and on a team, ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to the construction schedule.

Duties:

  • Processing survey field data for as-staking and as-construct using Carlson software and/or company-specific software.

  • Receive and review line design staking requests to ensure completeness and accuracy.

  • Track staking requests through Construction Staking Request Tracker.

  • Implement quality control procedures to identify and rectify errors or inconsistencies.

  • Coordinate with design and construction teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

  • Perform mapping/PLS-CADD tasks as required to complete projects.

  • Update procedure documentation for Land Engineering processes, as needed.

  • Ensure timely processing and completion of staking requests.

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Contact

Southern Company

30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW

Atlanta

Georgia États-Unis

www.southerncompany.com