Senior Surveyor

Land & Topographical Survey • Conduct site surveys before construction starts • Measure boundaries, contours, elevations, and coordinates • Prepare survey drawings and maps • Use Total Station, Auto Level, DGPS, and GPS equipment Layout & Marking Work • Mark locations for: • Transformer foundations • Control room buildings • Switchyard equipment • Cable trenches • Gantry structures • Earthing grids • Ensure alignment as per engineering drawings Level Checking • Check excavation depth and foundation levels • Verify PCC, footing, and structure elevations • Maintain accuracy during civil construction Quantity & Measurement Support • Assist civil engineers in: • Earthwork calculations • Area and volume measurement • Preparation of measurement sheets (MB) • Billing quantities for contractors Coordination With Engineers • Work with civil, electrical, and QA/QC teams • Coordinate with contractors and site supervisors • Ensure execution matches approved drawings Documentation • Maintain: • Survey records • As-built drawings • Level books • Daily progress reports Skills Required • Knowledge of surveying instruments • Understanding of substation layouts • AutoCAD basics • Reading civil and electrical drawings • Accuracy and field coordination Common Instruments Used • Total Station • Dumpy Level / Auto Level • DGPS/GPS • Theodolite • Measuring tape and prism Qualification Usually Preferred • Diploma or B.Tech in Civil Engineering • ITI Surveyor trade (for junior roles) • Experience in power, infrastructure, or transmission projects Work Environment • Mostly outdoor field work • Large project sites and switchyardsRotational/project-based postings across India are common in NTPC projects Education Qualifications ITI/Diploma G-Any Required Skills & Tools AutoCAD Surveying-Total Station Surveying-DGPS Core Concepts GIS Fundamentals Surveying-DGPS Fundamentals Surveying-Total Station Fundamentals