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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

Time Management

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Vision Plan

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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With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. This role serves as a key link between engineering, production, and plant leadership to ensure processes are efficient, and aligned with business objectives.

Overview:
THE ROLEAt Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  The Position: The Process Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Process Engineers to drive both tactical and strategic improvements across manufacturing operations. This role serves as a key link between engineering, production, and plant leadership to ensure processes are efficient, and aligned with business objectives. 

Responsibilities:
WHAT YOU’LL DO<ul><li>Directly work with operators on the shop floor to solve tactical day-to-day improvement projects</li><li>Assist Corporate Manufacturing Engineering and Senior Process Engineers with larger projects as required</li><li>Author and maintain work instructions for the shop floor</li><li>Maintain MES system data in plants where applicable (work instructions, material consumption etc.)</li><li>Maintain PFMEAs under supervision of Senior Process Engineer and assist Quality in maintenance of Control Plan</li><li>Participate in Root Cause – Corrective Action exercises for defects that occurred in their assigned area</li><li>Serve as a technical liaison between Production Engineering and Operations</li><li>Assist in manufacturability studies with Production Engineering and Corporate “Core” Engineering</li><li>Purchase of hand tools and small equipment in support of improvement projects</li><li>Design of shop aids and small tooling in support of improvement projects</li><li>Own the process and collaborate with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering on the execution of manufacturing pilots and manufacturing trials to support new product and new process designs</li><li>Train operators on any new processes and process changes</li><li>Collaborate with Operations Supervisors to guide training, both new employees and recurring training in assigned area</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>

Qualifications:
YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)<ul><li>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.</li></ul></li><li>Experience: 3-8 years of manufacturing experience</li><li>Skills:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems</li><li>Ability to lead a team of Process Engineers</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Experience with development and management of PFMEA and Control Plans</li><li>Experience with manufacturability studies</li><li>Extensive experience with drafting and maintaining work instructions</li><li>Experience with 2D drafting and 3D modelling (AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to effectively communicate with plant management and operators</li><li>Experience with new product development a plus</li><li>Analytical problem-solving skills</li><li>Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles, industry certifications a plus (Lean Specialist, Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)</li></ul></li><li>Travel: 15%</li></ul>PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Office and plant environment.</li><li>Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li></ul>ABOUT GREAT DANE With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.  WHY WORK FOR US? Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.  Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.  BENEFITS OVERVIEW<ul><li>Competitive compensation </li><li>Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions</li><li>Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Paid holidays and vacation</li><li>And more!</li></ul> Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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