Overview
The Construction Engineer Assistant (Technical Surveyor) will conduct surveys, collect and analyze field data, and support engineering teams in construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys using modern surveying equipment.
- Collect, record, and analyze field data including elevations, coordinates, and site conditions.
- Establish and maintain survey control points and benchmarks.
- Perform accurate setting out of irrigation structures, pipelines, canals, reservoirs, and related infrastructure.
- Transfer design data from drawings to the field with high precision.
- Mark alignments, levels, and reference points for construction teams.
- Ensure proper leveling and grading for canals, pipelines, and drainage systems.
- Verify slope requirements to ensure efficient water flow and system performance.
- Monitor excavation and filling works to maintain design elevations.
- Assist engineers in interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
- Provide accurate survey data to support design modifications and decision-making.
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and contractors.
- Verify that construction works are carried out according to approved drawings and specifications.
- Conduct regular site checks and report deviations or discrepancies.
- Support quality assurance procedures and documentation.
- Perform as-built surveys upon completion of works.
- Prepare and submit accurate as-built drawings and reports.
- Maintain organized records of survey data and field notes.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly survey reports.
- Communicate progress, issues, and technical findings to the Construction Engineer.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
- Provide innovative solutions for problems in the field.
- Demonstrate honesty, obedience, openness, transparency, and highest levels of integrity.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of proven work experience in construction projects.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in surveying for construction, irrigation, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience in topographic surveys, construction layout (setting out), and as-built surveys.
- Hands-on experience working with canals, pipelines, reservoirs, drainage systems, and related civil works.
- Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings and accurately transfer design data to the field.
- Experience in leveling, traversing, and establishing control points and benchmarks.
- Familiarity with quality control procedures and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Experience working with contractors, engineers, and field teams in multidisciplinary environments.
- Prior experience in NGO, donor-funded, or government projects is an advantage.
Qualifications
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
