What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-call Surveyor position at WSP?
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-call Surveyor for our Columbus, OH office. Be involved in projects with our Oil and Gas Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Act as the on-site representative for WSP
- Conduct site survey each day to assess jobsite hazards and appropriate PPE required.
- Attend a Job Hazard Analysis Meeting every morning with field crew.
- Establish onsite control.
- Locate and probe existing company gas lines.
- Assist crew chief to perform topographical surveys gathering data on all major terrain features.
- Take field notes of field data gathered.
- Ensure all work is performed per design and company specifications through observations after completion of work.
- Ensure all work is performed safely and proper procedures and quality control are followed.
- Position may interface with landowners and refer any landowner questions, concerns or issues to the appropriate client representative.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Working knowledge of survey fundamentals.
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
- Good interpersonal, documentation, and computer skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Fundamental understanding of pipeline design surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys.
- Experience with line locating with electronic line locator helpful
- Good interpersonal, documentation, and computer skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Ability to record information in a legible and accurate manner. (Field Notes)
- Knowledgeable of company policies and procedures.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Travel is required, up to 90%, depending on project-specific requirements.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
