Surveying Technician Job at Westinghouse Electric Company, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Westinghouse Electric Company
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Survey Technician – 7-month contract

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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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