Vacancy: Geodetic Engineer

Job Description

Our client a construction company is currently looking for an efficient and Professional Geodetic Engineer.

ROLE PROFILE

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES                                

• Gathering data on-site using surveying instruments


• Conduct topological surveys to determine ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, property boundaries, terrain, and elevation


• Prepare survey data and survey sheet elevation


• Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth’s surface


• Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data to be used for engineering, construction, or other projects.


• Calculate geographic positions from survey data.


• Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.


• Prepare progress or technical reports.


• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Skills or Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatic (Geodetic) engineering.


• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience work.

REQUIREMENT

Technical Skills 

• Ability to use surveying and mapping equipment (graduated rods, transits, levels, theodolites, fathometers, electronic distance meters, global positioning systems, etc.) 


• Computer-aided design (CAD) software 


• Surveying software 


• Map creation software 


• Blueprint/drawing specifications creation and interpretation 


• Diagrammatic skills 


• Solid knowledge in geography  


• Highly skilled in mathematics and physics 

Other Skills: 

• Critical thinking – using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of plans, explore alternative solutions, and come up with different approaches to problems 


• Good spatial orientation and depth perception  


• Attention to detail  


• Personnel management – ability to motivate and direct people as they work through problems 


• Good communication skills – written and verbal