Senior Survey Engineer

Department: Survey & Geospatial

Reports To: Chief Surveyor

Experience Required: 5 –12+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid, Onsite and Office at Gurugram.

Industry Focus: Land Survey - Topography

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Survey Engineer with comprehensive expertise in land surveying, topographical surveying, LiDAR, point-cloud processing, CAD, GIS and infrastructure surveys. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing the complete survey workflow — from planning and field data acquisition to processing, analysis, QA/QC and final engineering deliverables. This position requires a consultant-level understanding of surveying and its application in DPR, engineering design and large infrastructure projects.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute and supervise topographical, land, road, railway, forest and infrastructure surveys.
  • Lead survey teams for DGPS/GNSS, RTK/PPK, Total Station, Auto Level, Drone and LiDAR operations.
  • Develop appropriate survey methodologies based on project scope, terrain, accuracy requirements and engineering objectives.
  • Process and analyse LiDAR and point-cloud data, including classification, filtering, registration, ground extraction and feature
  • Generate and validate DTM, DSM, DEM, contours, break lines, terrain models and other survey-derived outputs.
  • Prepare and review engineering drawings, plans, profiles, cross-sections, surfaces and survey layouts.
  • Handle large-area and corridor-based survey projects with strong understanding of survey control, GCPs, TBMs, benchmarks.
  • Conduct detailed technical QA/QC of field data, point clouds, surfaces, CAD drawings and GIS deliverables.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, engineers and project teams on technical survey requirements.
  • Review TORs, RFPs, specifications and scope documents and translate them into practical survey execution plans.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues related to field data, processing, accuracy and final deliverables.
  • Lead, guide and technically review the work of Survey Engineers, Surveyors, CAD Engineers, GIS Engineers and LiDAR Prc.

Software and Technical Expertise

AutoCAD – Expert

Advanced preparation and review of survey and engineering drawings, coordinate-based drafting, layers, Xrefs, feature mapping and large survey datasets.

Autodesk Civil 3D – Expert

Points, point groups, surfaces, TIN, breaklines, contours, alignments, profiles, sample lines, cross-sections, corridors, grading, volumes, cut/fill analysis and plan-profile deliverables.

Global Mapper – Advanced/Expert

LiDAR/LAZ/LAS processing, classification, terrain modelling, elevation analysis, contours, DEM/DTM generation, point-cloud inspection, volume and terrain analysis.

ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro – Advanced

GIS data management, spatial analysis, raster/vector processing, DEM/terrain analysis, coordinate systems, mapping and engineering GIS deliverables.

LiDAR & Point-Cloud Expertise

Strong understanding of the complete LiDAR workflow, including: Survey Planning → Flight/Data Acquisition → GNSS/IMU → Point Cloud Generation → Registration/Adjustment → Classification → QA/QC → DTM/DSM → Feature Extraction → CAD/GIS → Final Deliverables.

Infrastructure & DPR Experience

The candidate should have strong experience in engineering and consultancy-level surveying, particularly for: Roads & Highways Railway / Metro / Linear Infrastructure Forest & Hilly Terrain Dams & Irrigation Projects Industrial & Infrastructure Development EPC / PMC / DPR Consultancy Projects

Candidate Requirements

  • 7–12+ years of relevant professional experience in surveying/geospatial/infrastructure projects.
  • Strong combination of field surveying, LiDAR, point cloud, CAD, Civil 3D and GIS expertise.
  • Excellent understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, survey control and accuracy.
  • Proven experience in road, railway, forest, land and topographical projects.
  • Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability.
  • Capable of reviewing and correcting the work of other survey/CAD/GIS professionals.
  • Strong team leadership and client/consultant communication skills.
  • Should be capable of independently taking technical ownership of a project from survey planning through final submission.

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gurugram, Haryana

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