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The Survey Chief for Fiber-Optic Engineering & Construction is the linchpin that transforms raw field data into reliable, build-ready designs, ensuring our fiber networks are deployed safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. By integrating geospatial data, engineering requirements, and construction logistics, the Survey Chief delivers high-quality, actionable survey outputs that enable efficient, cost-effective fiber-optic buildouts.

Locations: Terre Haute, IN (Hybrid) & Batesville, IN (Hybrid)Company: Aquila Corporation https://www.aquila.us/Department: EngineeringReports To: Engineering Operations ManagerBenefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, PTOPosition OverviewThe Survey Chief leads all survey activities that support the planning, design, permitting, and deployment of fiber-optic infrastructure. This role ensures that route-selection surveys, right-of-way (ROW) assessments, underground utility investigations, and construction-site measurements are performed with technical precision, regulatory compliance, and safety as top priorities. By integrating geospatial data, engineering requirements, and construction logistics, the Survey Chief delivers high-quality, actionable survey outputs that enable efficient, cost-effective fiber-optic buildouts.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctional Area and Core DutiesStrategic Survey Planning<ul><li>Define the overall survey strategy for new fiber routes, upgrades, and maintenance projects.</li><li>Align survey objectives with engineering design specs, network capacity targets, and construction schedules.</li><li>Prioritize survey types (aerial, underground, trench, GIS, LiDAR) based on terrain, urban density, and regulatory constraints.</li></ul>Route & Right-of-Way (ROW) Surveys<ul><li>Oversee aerial and ground-based surveys to map existing utilities, easements, and property boundaries.</li><li>Ensure accurate capture of clearance envelopes, conduit depths, and pole-mounting locations.</li><li>Coordinate with local municipalities, utility owners, and land-owner representatives to obtain permits and access agreements.</li></ul>Geospatial Data Management<ul><li>Manage acquisition and processing of GIS layers, satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and GNSS data.</li><li>Maintain a centralized spatial database that integrates survey results with network design tools (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS).</li></ul>Construction-Site Survey Execution<ul><li>Direct field crews in stake-out, as-built verification, trench depth checks, and pole-placement surveys.</li><li>Implement safety protocols (OSHA, local regulations) for field operations, including traffic control and confined-space entry.</li></ul>Quality Assurance & Methodology<ul><li>Establish SOPs for survey methodology (sampling intervals, equipment calibration, data validation).</li><li>Conduct regular QA/QC audits of field data, ensuring positional accuracy (=?±?10?cm for GNSS, =?±?5?cm for LiDAR) and completeness of utility inventories.</li></ul>Team Leadership & Development<ul><li>Supervise a multidisciplinary team of survey engineers, GIS analysts, field technicians, and contract vendors.</li><li>Provide coaching on advanced surveying technologies (UAV photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, RTK GNSS).</li></ul>Vendor & Technology Management<ul><li>Evaluate and manage external survey service providers, drone operators, and equipment vendors.</li><li>Recommend and integrate new tools (e.g., automated pole-mount detection, AI-enhanced utility clash detection).</li></ul>Data Analysis & Reporting<ul><li>Translate raw survey data into engineering-ready deliverables: route alignment files, utility clash reports, construction staking packages, and as-built drawings.</li><li>Produce executive-level status reports highlighting risk factors, schedule impacts, and cost implications.</li></ul>Stakeholder Coordination<ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, construction, permitting, and finance teams.</li><li>Facilitate workshops to review survey findings, resolve utility conflicts, and adjust design assumptions.</li></ul>Regulatory Compliance & Permitting<ul><li>Ensure all surveys meet FCC, state, and local utility-mapping regulations (e.g., NPDES, environmental impact assessments).</li><li>Maintain documentation for audit trails, permit applications, and environmental compliance filings.</li></ul>Budget & Resource Oversight<ul><li>Develop and track the survey operations budget, controlling costs for equipment, labor, and third-party services.</li><li>Optimize crew scheduling and equipment utilization to minimize downtime.</li></ul>Required QualificationsRequirement and DetailsEducationBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PLS – Professional Land Surveyor) is preferred.Experience<ul><li>= 7years of experience conducting surveys for telecommunications or utility infrastructure.</li><li>= 3 years in a supervisory or lead role managing survey teams and external vendors.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Proficiency with GNSS/RTK, total stations, UAV/drone photogrammetry, and terrestrial LiDAR.</li><li>Advanced GIS expertise (ArcGIS, QGIS) and familiarity with network-design integration tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation).</li><li>Ability to work with engineering software for route optimization and clash detection.</li></ul>Methodology Expertise<ul><li>Strong grasp of utility mapping standards, right-of-way clearance calculations, and underground utility detection methods (GPR, EM induction).</li></ul>Regulatory Knowledge<ul><li>Understanding of FCC fiber-optic deployment rules, state ROW statutes, and local permitting processes.</li></ul>Leadership & Communication<ul><li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with municipal authorities, and present technical findings to senior executives.</li></ul>Safety & Compliance<ul><li>Experience implementing OSHA-compliant field safety programs and managing environmental impact assessments.</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul><li>Detail-oriented, problem-solver, adaptable to field conditions, and capable of making data-driven decisions under tight timelines.</li></ul>Preferred Attributes<ul><li>Experience with OSP Fiber and small cell wireless deployments.</li><li>Familiarity with Trimble equipment (MX50, MX60, MX90, R2, Geode, etc)</li><li>Familiarity with AI-assisted utility detection or machine-learning-based route optimization.</li><li>Certified GIS Professional (GISP) or Certified Survey Technician (CST).</li><li>Background in project management (PMP or equivalent).</li></ul>Performance MetricsMetric and TargetSurvey Completion Rate<ul><li>= 95 % of planned surveys finished on schedule.</li></ul>Positional Accuracy<ul><li>GNSS = ±10 cm; LiDAR =±5 cm for critical assets.</li></ul>Permit Turn-around<ul><li>90% of permits secured within the projected timeframe.</li></ul>Risk Mitigation<ul><li>Reduction of utility-conflict incidents by = 30% year-over-year.</li></ul>Budget Adherence<ul><li>Survey spends within ± 5 % of approved budget.</li></ul>Team Development<ul><li>Annual training hours per employee = 40 hrs; employee engagement score = 4/5.</li></ul>The Survey Chief for Fiber-Optic Engineering & Construction is the linchpin that transforms raw field data into reliable, build-ready designs, ensuring our fiber networks are deployed safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

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Survey Chief - Engineering & Construction

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ArcGIS

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Budgeting

Building Permits

Building Surveying

Calibration

Civil Engineering

Cloud Computing

Coaching

Construction

Construction Engineering

Construction Schedule

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Data Management

Data Quality

Detail Oriented

Easements

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Software

Environmental Impact

Environmental Management

Establish Priorities

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

Finance

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geomatics

Geospatial Analysis

Health Insurance

Leadership

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR)

Logistics

Machine Learning

Metrics

Negotiation Skills

Network Design

Network Integration

OSHA

On Site Support

Operations Management

Performance Metrics

Photogrammetry

Problem Solving Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project/Program Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Requirements Management

Risk

Risk Management

Safety Compliance

Safety/Work Safety

Spatial Data

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

State Laws and Regulations

Status Reports

Strategic Planning

Subsurface/Underground Exploration

Surveying

Team Building

Team Lead/Manager

Technical Leadership

Technical Presentation

Technical/Engineering Design

Telecommunications

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

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Wireless Communications

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Location: Terre Haute, IN (Hybrid)Company: Aquila Corporation https://www.aquila.us/Department: EngineeringReports To: Engineering Operations ManagerBenifits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life, PTOPosition OverviewThe Survey Chief leads all survey activities that support the planning, design, permitting, and deployment of fiber-optic infrastructure. This role ensures that route-selection surveys, right-of-way (ROW) assessments, underground utility investigations, and construction-site measurements are performed with technical precision, regulatory compliance, and safety as top priorities. By integrating geospatial data, engineering requirements, and construction logistics, the Survey Chief delivers high-quality, actionable survey outputs that enable efficient, cost-effective fiber-optic buildouts.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctional Area and Core DutiesStrategic Survey Planning<ul><li>Define the overall survey strategy for new fiber routes, upgrades, and maintenance projects. </li><li>Align survey objectives with engineering design specs, network capacity targets, and construction schedules. </li><li>Prioritize survey types (aerial, underground, trench, GIS, LiDAR) based on terrain, urban density, and regulatory constraints.</li></ul>Route & Right-of-Way (ROW) Surveys<ul><li>Oversee aerial and ground-based surveys to map existing utilities, easements, and property boundaries. </li><li>Ensure accurate capture of clearance envelopes, conduit depths, and pole-mounting locations. </li><li>Coordinate with local municipalities, utility owners, and land-owner representatives to obtain permits and access agreements.</li></ul>Geospatial Data Management<ul><li>Manage acquisition and processing of GIS layers, satellite imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and GNSS data. </li><li>Maintain a centralized spatial database that integrates survey results with network design tools (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS).</li></ul>Construction-Site Survey Execution<ul><li>Direct field crews in stake-out, as-built verification, trench depth checks, and pole-placement surveys. </li><li>Implement safety protocols (OSHA, local regulations) for field operations, including traffic control and confined-space entry.</li></ul>Quality Assurance & Methodology<ul><li>Establish SOPs for survey methodology (sampling intervals, equipment calibration, data validation). </li><li>Conduct regular QA/QC audits of field data, ensuring positional accuracy (=?±?10?cm for GNSS, =?±?5?cm for LiDAR) and completeness of utility inventories.</li></ul>Team Leadership & Development<ul><li>Supervise a multidisciplinary team of survey engineers, GIS analysts, field technicians, and contract vendors. </li><li>Provide coaching on advanced surveying technologies (UAV photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, RTK GNSS).</li></ul>Vendor & Technology Management<ul><li>Evaluate and manage external survey service providers, drone operators, and equipment vendors. </li><li>Recommend and integrate new tools (e.g., automated pole-mount detection, AI-enhanced utility clash detection).</li></ul>Data Analysis & Reporting<ul><li>Translate raw survey data into engineering-ready deliverables: route alignment files, utility clash reports, construction staking packages, and as-built drawings. </li><li>Produce executive-level status reports highlighting risk factors, schedule impacts, and cost implications.</li></ul>Stakeholder Coordination<ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, construction, permitting, and finance teams. </li><li>Facilitate workshops to review survey findings, resolve utility conflicts, and adjust design assumptions.</li></ul>Regulatory Compliance & Permitting<ul><li>Ensure all surveys meet FCC, state, and local utility-mapping regulations (e.g., NPDES, environmental impact assessments). </li><li>Maintain documentation for audit trails, permit applications, and environmental compliance filings.</li></ul>Budget & Resource Oversight<ul><li>Develop and track the survey operations budget, controlling costs for equipment, labor, and third-party services. </li><li>Optimize crew scheduling and equipment utilization to minimize downtime.</li></ul>Required QualificationsRequirement and DetailsEducationBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PLS – Professional Land Surveyor) is preferred.Experience<ul><li>= 7years of experience conducting surveys for telecommunications or utility infrastructure. </li><li>= 3 years in a supervisory or lead role managing survey teams and external vendors.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Proficiency with GNSS/RTK, total stations, UAV/drone photogrammetry, and terrestrial LiDAR. </li><li>Advanced GIS expertise (ArcGIS, QGIS) and familiarity with network-design integration tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation). </li><li>Ability to work with engineering software for route optimization and clash detection.</li></ul>Methodology Expertise<ul><li>Strong grasp of utility mapping standards, right-of-way clearance calculations, and underground utility detection methods (GPR, EM induction).</li></ul>Regulatory Knowledge<ul><li>Understanding of FCC fiber-optic deployment rules, state ROW statutes, and local permitting processes.</li></ul>Leadership & Communication<ul><li>Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with municipal authorities, and present technical findings to senior executives.</li></ul>Safety & Compliance<ul><li>Experience implementing OSHA-compliant field safety programs and managing environmental impact assessments.</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul><li>Detail-oriented, problem-solver, adaptable to field conditions, and capable of making data-driven decisions under tight timelines.</li></ul>Preferred Attributes<ul><li>Experience with OSP Fiber and small cell wireless deployments.</li><li>Familiarity with Trimble equipment (MX50, MX60, MX90, R2, Geode, etc)</li><li>Familiarity with AI-assisted utility detection or machine-learning-based route optimization.</li><li>Certified GIS Professional (GISP) or Certified Survey Technician (CST).</li><li>Background in project management (PMP or equivalent).</li></ul>Performance MetricsMetric and TargetSurvey Completion Rate<ul><li>= 95 % of planned surveys finished on schedule.</li></ul>Positional Accuracy<ul><li>GNSS = ±10 cm; LiDAR =±5 cm for critical assets.</li></ul>Permit Turn-around<ul><li>90% of permits secured within the projected timeframe.</li></ul>Risk Mitigation<ul><li>Reduction of utility-conflict incidents by = 30% year-over-year.</li></ul>Budget Adherence<ul><li>Survey spends within ± 5 % of approved budget.</li></ul>Team Development<ul><li>Annual training hours per employee = 40 hrs; employee engagement score = 4/5.</li></ul>The Survey Chief for Fiber-Optic Engineering & Construction is the linchpin that transforms raw field data into reliable, build-ready designs, ensuring our fiber networks are deployed safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

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Installation and Maintenance: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings, including wiring, panels, circuits, motors, and equipment. Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to plan and execute electrical installations and upgrades.

We have openings for electricians across Indiana in multiple locations. Some of these jobs are high profile projects. We are especially in need of journey level and supervisory level workers.All of our positions include:<ul><li>Great Pay</li><li>Guaranteed raises</li><li>Family Healthcare</li><li>Retirement</li><li>All Benefits are 100% employer paid</li><li>Opportunity for every skill level</li><li>Free upgrade and leadership training</li><li>Contractor provided power tools</li><li>Overtime opportunities</li></ul>Job Responsibilities for Commercial and Industrial Electrician:<ul><li>Installation and Maintenance: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings, including wiring, panels, circuits, motors, and equipment.</li><li>Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues, using a variety of tools and techniques to identify and resolve problems efficiently.</li><li>Compliance with Codes and Standards: Ensure all electrical work adheres to local, state, and federal electrical codes, safety standards, and building regulations.</li><li>Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to plan and execute electrical installations and upgrades. System Upgrades and Modifications: Upgrade and modify existing electrical systems to improve performance or meet new requirements, such as adding outlets or equipment.</li><li>Safety Protocols: Adhere to strict safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, to ensure the safety of the work environment. Collaboration: Work closely with other contractors, engineers, and team members to complete projects on time and within budget.</li><li>Preventive Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.</li><li>Emergency Response: Provide on-call support for emergency electrical repairs, ensuring quick response and resolution of critical issues.</li></ul>   Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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Journeyman Electrician

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