Land Surveyor

Parsons Transportation Group

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AE - Abu Dhabi Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Land Surveyor to join our team! In this role you will get to perform works in the field as part of a survey crew performing various surveying activities on a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Review drawings and documents related to the works

  • Supervision of works related to the Survey 

  • Perform land/field surveys and geodetic calculations.

  • Interface with client and contractors to determine and verify project survey requirements.

  • Complete the surveying requirements on schedule and within man-hour and cost budgets.

  • Check setting-out and levels. Check services locations and ensure their protection.

  • Prepare sketches to support the fieldwork. Maintain all the survey information (field books, sketches and calculations). 

  • Measure work done when required.

  • Observe site safety procedures.

  • Assist in the preparation of ‘as-built’ drawings.

  • Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Resident Engineer, and project Safety Representative.

  • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

  • Commitment to safe work practices.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Diploma/ Associate degree in Civil /Land Surveying or equivalent.

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, roads and utilities projects.

  • Consultancy experience is preferrable.

  • Knowledge and/or experience in using CAD software and survey software, total station, data collectors and GPS equipment.

  • Good oral and written communication skills in English.

  • Ability to attend in-persons interviews

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard work procedures of the industry preferred.

  • Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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About this role

Summary

Perform land surveys, supervise works, prepare sketches, ensure safety on infrastructure projects.

Job title

Land Surveyor

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Abu Dhabi, remote work not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil surveyinggeodetic calculationsCAD softwaresurvey softwaretotal stationGPS equipmentcommunication

Preferred skills

construction sequencescommunication

Specializations

civil surveyinggeodetic calculationsGPStotal stationCAD software
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

On-site City