Office Survey Specialist (In-Office 4 Days/Week)
Southern Company
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About this role
Office Survey Specialist ** Please Note: This is a hybrid work position & as per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA a Minimum of four (4) days per week (Currently Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's) and/or as additionally required. Approximately 25% travel will be required.
JOB SUMMARY
The Office Survey Specialist supports Land Engineering by ensuring surveying and mapping deliverables are accurate, complete, compliant with applicable standards, and delivered on schedule. This role supports project quality, field-to-office coordination, contractor deliverable review, and the production of plan sheets, parcel maps, boundary surveys, topographic maps, property exhibits, processed survey data, and PLS-CADD models. The position requires practical knowledge of land-surveying principles, coordinate systems, property documentation, mapping standards, quality-control procedures, and clear communication with field personnel, office production teams, contractors, and internal clients. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent ( Required ). Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field ( Preferred ).
Experience
Requirements: Minimum of two years of professional land surveying experience in the field, office, or a combination of both ( Required ). Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MicroStation, or comparable survey mapping software ( Required ). Experience processing, interpreting, or reviewing survey data for mapping or project-delivery purposes ( Required ). Experience applying mapping standards, quality-control procedures, and review checklists ( Required ). Experience with PLS-CADD ( Preferred ). Experience with GPS or other positioning technologies used in land surveying ( Preferred ). Experience with LiDAR, laser scanning, GIS, or related geospatial data ( Preferred ). Utility industry experience ( Preferred ). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The successful candidate for this position will exhibit the following: Land-surveying principles, practices, concepts, and terminology. Survey coordinate systems, datums, and map projections. Interpretation of deeds, plats, easements, rights-of-way documents, survey drawings, and other documents related to property rights. Quality assurance and quality control of surveying and mapping products. Application of mapping standards, procedures, and review checklists. AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable mapping software. PLS-CADD and the use of PLS-CADD models in engineering or line-design workflows. GPS, CADD mapping, and related surveying technologies. Identification, documentation, and communication of mapping or data-quality concerns. Organization, prioritization, and management of multiple assignments. Clear written and verbal communication. Collaboration with field personnel, office production staff, contractors, and internal clients. Commitment to continuous technical development.
Duties
Perform quality-assurance and quality-control reviews of surveying and mapping products produced by or for Land Engineering. Review plan sheets, parcel maps, boundary products, topographic maps, property exhibits, processed survey data, and PLS-CADD models for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards. Apply established standards, procedures, and checklists when reviewing deliverables. Process and interpret survey field data for boundary, topographic, volumetric, hydrographic, and other surveying applications, as assigned. Perform CADD mapping and PLS-CADD tasks needed to support project delivery. Interpret relevant property and surveying documents, including deeds, plats, easements, rights-of-way documents, and survey drawings. Support Land Engineering field survey personnel and office mapping staff. Coordinate with field personnel, office mapping staff, contractors, and internal clients to