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Provides technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situation and configurations.  * Supervises daily data downloading and processing.  ...

We are seeking a Professional Project Layout/Survey Engineer to join and strengthen our team! Key Responsibilities include: * Prepare layout documents and computations associated with ALTA, Boundary ...

Provides expertise and technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations, including tracker/pile layout, foundation ...

Provides expertise and technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations, including tracker/pile layout, foundation ...

Provides expertise and technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situations and configurations. * Produces survey's scanning and metrology ...

Site Survey Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$40K - $55K/hr

The Field Engineer will be responsible for field verifying units, ensuring all casework and millwork are built correctly and fit perfectly according to the contract specifications. This role requires ...

The Company Our client is a modern survey programming company that helps consultants and investors get deep insights faster, so they can make great decisions. Our client is designed for authoring and ...

The CST reports directly to the Survey Engineer/Party Chief (PC). The CST interprets design drawings and specifications to determine associated commodities and equipment locations and provides ...

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How much do survey engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for survey engineer in the United States is $84,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a survey engineer?

A survey engineer measures terrain, often for state or locally funded construction projects. As a survey engineer, you survey the land to take accurate measurements of its shape and contours. Your primary job duties include analyzing this data to ensure that maps of the terrain are accurate. The career requires at least a bachelor’s degree in surveying engineering. Following graduation, you must take an assessment, national proficiency exam, and state licensing exam before you can enter the workforce. Additional qualifications include experience with surveying equipment and computer software, strong analytical skills, and a knowledge of all legal aspects related to surveying. While you may have an office, you frequently work in the field to conduct surveys.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a survey engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Survey Engineer, you need a solid background in mathematics, geospatial science, and civil engineering, typically backed by a relevant degree and professional licensure. Proficiency with surveying instruments (like total stations and GPS), CAD software, and GIS systems is crucial. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you work accurately and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are vital for ensuring precise measurements, project reliability, and successful execution of engineering and construction projects.

How does a survey engineer typically collaborate with other professionals on a construction project?

Survey Engineers play a key role in multidisciplinary project teams, frequently working alongside civil engineers, architects, construction managers, and GIS specialists. They are responsible for providing precise measurements and data that inform project designs and layouts. Effective communication is essential, as Survey Engineers must ensure all parties understand boundary lines, topographical features, and any site constraints. Regular coordination meetings and field visits are common, and Survey Engineers often interpret and explain survey results to help guide decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Survey Engineer vs Land Surveyor?

AspectSurvey EngineerLand Surveyor
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like LSIT or PLSHigh school diploma, licensing exams, PLS certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, engineering firms, project sitesField surveys, boundary marking, land development projects
Industry UsageEngineering projects, infrastructure developmentProperty boundaries, land subdivision, cadastral mapping

Survey Engineers and Land Surveyors often work together but focus on different aspects. Survey Engineers typically handle technical planning and data analysis for engineering projects, while Land Surveyors focus on boundary determination and land mapping. Both roles require certifications and work in field and office environments, but their primary responsibilities differ based on project needs.

How much do survey engineers make?

Survey engineers typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior survey engineers with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $100,000 annually. Compensation may also include benefits such as overtime pay, bonuses, and access to advanced surveying tools like GPS and total stations.

Is surveying a high demand job?

Surveying is generally considered a stable profession with steady demand, especially in construction, infrastructure, and land development projects. The need for skilled survey engineers with knowledge of GPS, CAD, and GIS tools continues to grow as urbanization and infrastructure development expand.

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Infographic showing various Survey Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,460 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Survey Engineer / Party Chief

Bechtel

New Albany, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Bechtel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

285th of 450 rated engineering


Job description

Requisition ID: 298251 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: New Albany, OH
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will coordinate and update survey strategy, provide technical support for laser scanning and meteorology surveys, and oversee survey computer aided design (CAD) drawings, instrument calibration, subcontractor survey work, and project drone operations. Your recommendations will ensure drone flight safety and high quality, accurate work delivered within schedule and budget. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:
  • Leads the survey crew’s implementation of the project safety, quality, and environmental programs.  
  • Produces the survey strategy and procedure document, which details the requirements for survey equipment, survey content, competence requirements and assessments, and survey accuracy, checking, validation, acceptance, and archiving.  
  • Establishes and verifies the project’s survey control network.  
  • Leads the oversight of survey works by direct hire surveyors in a given area or areas, coordinates all Survey activities.
  • Supervises sub-contracted survey crews, including verification of survey crews’ control points and work.  
  • Provides technical support as related to survey to Field Engineering and Superintendents in a wide range of situation and configurations.  
  • Supervises daily data downloading and processing.  
  • Corp Laser Scanning & Metrology Mgr. 
  • Produces survey’s scanning and metrology strategy and procedure document, which details the requirements for equipment, content, competence requirements and assessments, and accuracy, checking, validation, acceptance, and archiving.  
  • Assists the Survey Manager with competency evaluations and assignments of qualified scanning and metrology survey personnel.
  • Oversees the establishment and verification the Dimensional Control (DC) as required. 
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Multi-Disciplined Field Engineering Survey experience with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical, and piping, etc. installation layout and verification.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Incidents” safety program.
  • Knowledge of Bechtel quality standards. Must have a solid record of successful project completion with little to zero rework.
  • Knowledge of construction survey principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to always maintain a safe work ethic and work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment, able to formulate a working relationship with survey team members, other departments, contractors, and survey functional management.
  • Displays effective communications skills crucial to understanding instructions and plans in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrated experience with Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels & GNSS survey systems, and Access field software.
  • CAD literate, experience w/CAD software a plus.
  • Experience with providing survey support for UAV/Drone operations a plus.
  • Experience with 3D Laser Scanning hardware and software a plus.
  • Experience with Metrology field & office activities a plus.
Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com


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