SENIOR SURVEYOR

1. Land Topographical Survey

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  Conduct site surveys before construction starts
  


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  Measure boundaries, contours, elevations, and coordinates
  


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  Prepare survey drawings and maps
  


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  Use Total Station, Auto Level, DGPS, and GPS equipment
  

2. Layout Marking Work

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  Mark locations for:
  
  
  
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    Transformer foundations
    
  
  
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    Control room buildings
    
  
  
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    Switchyard equipment
    
  
  
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    Cable trenches
    
  
  
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    Gantry structures
    
  
  
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    Earthing grids
    
  
  
  
  


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  Ensure alignment as per engineering drawings
  

3. Level Checking

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  Check excavation depth and foundation levels
  


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  Verify PCC, footing, and structure elevations
  


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  Maintain accuracy during civil construction
  

4. Quantity Measurement Support

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  Assist civil engineers in:
  
  
  
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    Earthwork calculations
    
  
  
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    Area and volume measurement
    
  
  
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    Preparation of measurement sheets (MB)
    
  
  
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    Billing quantities for contractors
    
  
  
  
  

5. Coordination With Engineers

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  Work with civil, electrical, and QA/QC teams
  


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  Coordinate with contractors and site supervisors
  


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  Ensure execution matches approved drawings
  

6. Documentation

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  Maintain:
  
  
  
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    Survey records
    
  
  
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    As-built drawings
    
  
  
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    Level books
    
  
  
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    Daily progress reports
    
  
  
  
  

Skills Required

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  Knowledge of surveying instruments
  


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  Understanding of substation layouts
  


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  AutoCAD basics
  


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  Reading civil and electrical drawings
  


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  Accuracy and field coordination
  

Common Instruments Used

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  Total Station
  


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  Dumpy Level / Auto Level
  


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  DGPS/GPS
  


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  Theodolite
  


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  Measuring tape and prism
  

Qualification Usually Preferred

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  Diploma or B.Tech in Civil Engineering
  


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  ITI Surveyor trade (for junior roles)
  


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  Experience in power, infrastructure, or transmission projects
  

Work Environment

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  Mostly outdoor field work
  


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  Large project sites and switchyards
  


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  Rotational/project-based postings across India are common in NTPC projects
  

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