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National Grid is hiring a Lead Land Surveyor for Massachusetts
This is a Hybrid Role

Job Purpose

To provide our various lines of business with quality, accurate, and timely land surveying services to support capital improvement and maintenance projects. Conduct research and interpretation of internal & external property records to support the accurate location of company property boundaries and rights of way as well as the evaluation of 3rd party requests/impacts. To provide expert guidance and direction on the location of existing as well as proposed company assets and facilities in relation to our property and right of way boundaries.

Key Accountabilities

Lead surveying activities to support capital and maintenance projects as required by our electric, gas, substation, LNG, forestry, and facilities departments.
Provide expert consultation during the various phases of projects including concept, design, construction, and as-built. Provide required survey deliverables.
Ability to interpret design drawings and validate prior to facilitating construction layout.
Help develop and maintain specifications required to ensure that deliverables adhere to company standards.
Facilitate preparation of exhibits or plans to be used in the acquisition or disposal of rights in a CAD environment, preferably AutoCAD.
Conduct field tasks, inspections, and measurements as needed.
Edit and update GIS with respect to real property assets as required.
Respond to external requests for information on company rights of way to help support accurate determination of our rights on the ground by 3rd parties.
Provide survey consulting for peers within the Right of Way, Engineering, Legal, Environmental and Design groups.
Review survey-related maps and engineering reports as required assuring quality and accuracy.
Determine customer needs; provide cost estimates, and schedules as required.
Procure and contract survey services and monitor deliverables.
Review accuracy of vendor invoices and facilitate payment as required.
Ensure timelines, financial and safety objectives of project(s)assigned are adhered to.

Qualifications

Minimum of associate degree (2 years) from accredited college preferably in Surveying/Mapping/Mathematics/Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advance degree preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the Land Surveying field preferred.
Current registration as a Land Surveyor in MA, NH, and/or VT strongly preferred.
Knowledge of aerial mapping procedures including Photogrammetric, Lidar, UAS (Drones)
Ability to interpret paper and electronic mapping systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and other assignments at the same time.
Possession of a valid driver's license, and an ability and willingness to use personal vehicle on company business.
Travel within National Grid NE service territory.

More Information

Salary
$126,000 - $148,000 a year
Salary commensurate with location and experience

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.