Office Survey Specialist
** Please Note: This is a hybrid work position & as per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA a Minimum of four (4) days per week (Currently Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's) and/or as additionally required.
Approximately 25% travel will be required.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Office Survey Specialist supports Land Engineering by ensuring surveying and mapping deliverables are accurate, complete, compliant with applicable standards, and delivered on schedule. This role supports project quality, field-to-office coordination, contractor deliverable review, and the production of plan sheets, parcel maps, boundary surveys, topographic maps, property exhibits, processed survey data, and PLS-CADD models.
The position requires practical knowledge of land-surveying principles, coordinate systems, property documentation, mapping standards, quality-control procedures, and clear communication with field personnel, office production teams, contractors, and internal clients.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent ( Required ).
- Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field ( Preferred ).
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of two years of professional land surveying experience in the field, office, or a combination of both ( Required ).
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation, or comparable survey mapping software ( Required ).
- Experience processing, interpreting, or reviewing survey data for mapping or project-delivery purposes ( Required ).
- Experience applying mapping standards, quality-control procedures, and review checklists ( Required ).
- Experience with PLS-CADD ( Preferred ).
- Experience with GPS or other positioning technologies used in land surveying ( Preferred ).
- Experience with LiDAR, laser scanning, GIS, or related geospatial data ( Preferred ).
- Utility industry experience ( Preferred ).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The successful candidate for this position will exhibit the following:
- Land-surveying principles, practices, concepts, and terminology.
- Survey coordinate systems, datums, and map projections.
- Interpretation of deeds, plats, easements, rights-of-way documents, survey drawings, and other documents related to property rights.
- Quality assurance and quality control of surveying and mapping products.
- Application of mapping standards, procedures, and review checklists.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable mapping software.
- PLS-CADD and the use of PLS-CADD models in engineering or line-design workflows.
- GPS, CADD mapping, and related surveying technologies.
- Identification, documentation, and communication of mapping or data-quality concerns.
- Organization, prioritization, and management of multiple assignments.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Collaboration with field personnel, office production staff, contractors, and internal clients.
- Commitment to continuous technical development.
Duties:
- Perform quality-assurance and quality-control reviews of surveying and mapping products produced by or for Land Engineering.
- Review plan sheets, parcel maps, boundary products, topographic maps, property exhibits, processed survey data, and PLS-CADD models for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Apply established standards, procedures, and checklists when reviewing deliverables.
- Process and interpret survey field data for boundary, topographic, volumetric, hydrographic, and other surveying applications, as assigned.
- Perform CADD mapping and PLS-CADD tasks needed to support project delivery.
- Interpret relevant property and surveying documents, including deeds, plats, easements, rights-of-way documents, and survey drawings.
- Support Land Engineering field survey personnel and office mapping staff.
- Coordinate with field personnel, office mapping staff, contractors, and internal clients to resolve data, mapping, documentation, and deliverable issues.
- Review contractor mapping deliverables and clearly communicate required corrections, quality concerns, and schedule impacts to contractors and appropriate project stakeholders.
- Track assigned project status and communicate progress, risks, quality concerns, and schedule impacts in a timely manner.
- Organize and prioritize multiple projects while supporting required delivery schedules.
- Maintain or update Land Engineering procedures, standards, checklists, and process documentation, as assigned.
- Support accurate, efficient, and complete field-data acquisition and office-mapping processes.
- Provide technical guidance, training, or mentoring to team members, as assigned.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal clients.
- Perform other surveying, mapping, quality-control, and project-support duties as assigned.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Demonstrates a positive, professional, and collaborative approach.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Maintains composure and sound judgment during challenging or schedule-sensitive situations.
- Communicates technical information clearly and appropriately for the audience.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients, coworkers, field personnel, and contractors.
- Demonstrates strong customer focus and responsiveness.
- Accepts responsibility for decisions, commitments, deliverables, and project communication.
- Organizes work effectively and supports established delivery schedules.
- Promptly identifies and communicates risks, conflicts, or quality concerns.
- Shows initiative in developing technical skills and improving work processes.
- Provides training and mentoring when required by the assigned level.
Licenses and Certifications:
- A valid driver’s license ( Required )
- LSIT certification or RLS certification in Georgia ( Preferred )
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 21628
Job Category: Real Estate & Land Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
