Surveying Engineer – Field Operations

Company SOCOTEC Deutschland brings together expert knowledge across the entire lifecycle of infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. With its headquarters in Hamburg, 38 locations nationwide, and two additional sites in Austria, SOCOTEC offers comprehensive services—from land development and construction to environmental projects and creating sustainable living spaces. Its subsidiary TRIGIS operates nationally and internationally with over 300 employees and is a leader in engineering surveying, pipeline routing, 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry & remote sensing, cartography, geo-monitoring, mobile mapping, and geospatial information services. Position For our branch in Leipzig, we are looking for a Surveying Engineer – Field Operations (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible. Your Responsibilities Preparation and execution of design, construction, and as-built surveys, especially for utility infrastructure projects (electricity, gas, water, district heating, telecommunications) Layout of points and routes in plan and elevation Conducting topographic field surveys Performing geometric and precise leveling Independent evaluation and further processing of geodetic measurements Your Profile Completed university degree in geodesy or a comparable qualification Experience in utility surveying is highly desirable Proficient use of electronic total stations, GNSS equipment, and leveling instruments High motivation, reliability, and willingness to travel (up to 75%) Independent, goal-oriented, and meticulous work ethic Strong written and spoken German (minimum B2 level) Valid Class B driver’s license Our Offer Permanent full- or part-time employment Primary focus on field-based surveying activities Flexible working hours Access to the latest surveying technology Family-friendly company culture Open team with short decision-making paths Active involvement in TRIGIS training and development programs Benefits: Job bike, company pension scheme, employee referral program, networking events, team workshops Access to OpenUp—our mental health partner offering professional psychological support and well-being programs Additional allowance for Monday assignments: €14 net per partial day or €28 net per full day, on top of TRIGIS-covered travel expense allowances Join Us! We’re looking for precision and a spirit of adventure: become part of the energy transition and help shape the future with accuracy and passion. If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy working outdoors, and have an eye for detail, you’ll thrive in this role. You’ll work on diverse projects across Germany—sometimes solo, sometimes in teams—from your home base, with full working time credit for travel. Join our team and actively help shape the future of energy infrastructure! Our team looks forward to hearing from you. The salary bracket for this position will be transparently communicated before the interview to ensure a fair negotiation basis. For questions, please contact Ms. Jasmin Polowy at [email protected].