Survey Construction Ops Support - Solar
Date: Jan 23, 2026
Location: Cleveland, MS, US Duette, FL, US Hillsboro, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Overland Contracting Inc
Req Id : 113065
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : Yes
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. #LI-KC1 #surveyor #solar
Oversee land surveys. Plan out each study, check the characteristics of the ground and surrounding land, evaluate its potential as a construction site, and manage personnel on a survey team. Provide lead direction and supervise the survey crew to make exact measurements and determine site layout to support all disciplines with a quality layout for unit installation. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, construction, and other purposes.
Key Responsibilities
Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision.
Utilize various systems including Google Earth, BlueBeam Revu, Agtek
Read and understand L1 Schedule and drawings
Create models in Leica, Topcon, Trimble
Become Drone Certified for TOPO
Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain or current installations.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Utilize AutoCad to prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. Import/Export files, including LN3 files. Pull measurements for takeoffs.
Utilize Carlson GPS to setup a PD-10.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using N&E, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Train Instrumantmen, Rodman, and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Troubleshoot issues with GPS connecting with equipment.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. Site calibration/localization.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting. Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
Be able to create and execute a one-week schedule.
Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates.
Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor. Participate in investigation process as needed. Review accidents and the causes with employees.
Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards. Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
One of more of the following certifications:
Solar construction experience
Drone certification with TOPO experience
NCCER Site Layout
NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
NCCER Project Supervision
NCCER Project Management
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Minimum Qualifications
1+ year experience in surveying; bachelor's degree preferred. Valid driver's license.
Minimum software capability requirements: AutoCad, Agtek, MS Excel
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
See and hear naturally or with correction.
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
Requires repetitive movement.
May require work above 5 feet in height.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
Typical construction site environment: Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
Work around hazardous equipment.
Typical office environment.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
014
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