Surveyor I, II, or III

Position Summary

Surveyor I - The incumbent assists in conducting surveys and collecting field data for use in the engineering design and monitoring of NPPD facilities in addition to providing construction staking for various projects. The incumbent also functions as a technical resource and generates design drawings, maps, plats, and legal documents, and performs the computation of survey data to support design criteria. This position requires frequent overnight travel for extended periods of time.

Surveyor II, III - Conducts surveys and collects other field data for use in the engineering design and monitoring of NPPD facilities in addition to providing construction staking for various projects. The incumbent also functions as a technical resource and generates design drawings, maps, plats, and legal documents, and performs the computation of survey data to support design criteria. The Surveyor II will perform as crew chief for project work at the direction of the management team. This position requires frequent overnight travel for extended periods of time.

Education, Training and Experience

Surveyor I - Associate of applied science degree with emphasis on surveying is preferred (OR) completion of a survey specific training correspondence course (OR) high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience as an assistant under a Registered Land Surveyor. Familiarity with the use of AutoCAD and Survey software.

Surveyor II - Associate of applied science degree with emphasis on surveying (OR) completion of a survey specific training correspondence course (OR) high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience as an assistant under a Registered Land Surveyor and qualified to be in responsible charge of conducting field surveys related to work such as earthwork quantities, topography, legal land surveys, electric line surveys, monitoring surveys, and construction staking. Additionally, the experience shall include computing field data, preparing drawings such as cross-sections, contour maps and plats, performing record research, and generating legal descriptions. Experience with the use of AutoCAD and Survey software is required.

Surveyor III - Associate of applied science degree with emphasis on surveying (OR) completion of a survey specific training correspondence course (OR) high school diploma/GED plus 7 years’ experience as an assistant under a Registered Land Surveyor and qualified to be in responsible charge of conducting field surveys related to work such as earthwork quantities, topography, legal land surveys, electric line surveys, monitoring surveys and construction staking. Additionally, the experience shall include computing field data, preparing drawings such as cross-sections, contour maps and plats, performing record research and generating legal descriptions.  Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD or other survey software is required.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Surveyor I - Current valid Nebraska Driver’s License. Have or be able to obtain a current FAA (Part 107) Remote Pilot Certification within one year of employment.

Surveyor II - Have or be able to obtain Nebraska Surveyor-In-Training (SIT) registration within 3 years of employment.

Surveyor III - Be licensed as a Nebraska Registered Land Surveyor or obtain licensure by reciprocity within 2 years of  employment.

**All licensing requirements build upon previous level**

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent assists in conducting surveys and the collection of other field data for use in the engineering design and monitoring of NPPD facilities.

Provide field staking for various types of construction projects such as electric line installation or substation grading and footings, water system/renewable energy facilities, power plant facilities, and other District owned facilities including telecommunications or natural gas line.

Additionally, assists in conducting surveys to monitor various equipment and other NPPD facilities throughout the state.

Provide support to accurately compile field data, prepare survey notes, process and compute field data to be used in cross-sections, plan and profiles, contour maps (including digital surface models), plats or monitoring data reports as necessary to support customer needs. Be able to convert survey data to various digital file formats as required for customer requests or to be incorporated into other software’s.  

Provide accurate survey record research including section corner abstract information and limited title research.

Assist with surveying properties with existing and proposed facilities to generate maps, survey plats, and legal descriptions.

Assist in conducting monitoring surveys and compiles reports and maps. Use precision survey equipment for power plant, substation, and water systems/renewable energy facility monitoring surveys.

Provide assistance for alignment and elevation control surveys, including the use of precision survey equipment, for power plant, substation and water systems/renewable energy facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)

Assist in conducting ground-based 3D scan surveys for facility mapping (including preliminary surveys), identifying manufacturer design defect, electrical line clearance and sag checks, and as-builts. Establish survey control and ensure all data is survey quality.

Assist in conducting Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys for facility mapping (including preliminary surveys), electrical line clearance & sag checks, and as-builts. UAV pilot must have a current FAA (Part 107) Remote Pilot Certificate and ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable rules and laws. Conduct mission planning and obtain airspace authorization. Establish survey control and ensure all data is survey quality.

Provide technical support to other District business units using survey equipment.

Assist in conducting field survey grade checks and validates substation grading is in adherence to contract documents and drawings.

Assist in conducting bathymetric surveys.

Ensure proper maintenance and repair of survey equipment.

In a team effort with other Survey staff, fully participate in scheduling and coordinating survey activities to efficiently meet multiple projects and personnel demands including those of Survey staff, customers, property owners and outside agencies.

**As individuals gain experience and progress, the Surveyor II and III will take on increasingly complex projects and responsibilities in the survey department.  Detailed Essential Duties and Responsibilities for each level are available upon request.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies