Surveyor I, II, or III

 

Surveyor I, II, or III 

 

Starting Salary Range 

Surveyor I - Pay Grade 9 - $25.70 - $32.13/hr.

Surveyor II - Pay Grade 11 - $32.19 - $40.24/hr.

Surveyor III - Pay Grade 12 - $36.28 - $45.35/hr.

 

Location - Columbus, NE; Columbus General Office 
Employment Type: Full-time

 

Posting Date:  8/7/2025
Closing Date:  8/24/2025

 

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!

 

By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

 

Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
 

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Position Summary

 

Surveyor I - The incumbent assists in conducting surveys and collecting field data for use in the engineering design and monitoring of NPPD facilities in addition to providing construction staking for various projects. The incumbent also functions as a technical resource and generates design drawings, maps, plats, and legal documents, and performs the computation of survey data to support design criteria. This position requires frequent overnight travel for extended periods of time.

 

Surveyor II, III - Conducts surveys and collects other field data for use in the engineering design and monitoring of NPPD facilities in addition to providing construction staking for various projects. The incumbent also functions as a technical resource and generates design drawings, maps, plats, and legal documents, and performs the computation of survey data to support design criteria. The Surveyor II will perform as crew chief for project work at the direction of the management team. This position requires frequent overnight travel for extended periods of time.

 

Education, Training and Experience

 

Surveyor I - Associate of applied science degree with emphasis on surveying is preferred (OR) completion of a survey specific training correspondence course (OR) high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience as an assistant under a Registered Land Surveyor. Familiarity with the use of AutoCAD and Survey software.

 

Surveyor II - Associate of applied science degree with emphasis on surveying (OR) completion of a survey specific training correspondence course (OR) high school diploma/GED plus 3 years’ experience as an assistant under a Registered Land Surveyor and qualified to be in responsible charge of conducting field surveys related to work such as earthwork quantities, topography, legal land surveys, electric line surveys, monitoring surveys, and construction staking. Additionally, the experience shall include computing field data, preparing drawings such as cross-sections, contour maps and plats, performing record research, and generating legal descriptions. Experience with the use of AutoCAD and Survey software is required.

 

Surveyor III - Associate of applied science degree with emphasis on surveying (OR) completion of a survey specific training correspondence course (OR) high school diploma/GED plus 7 years’ experience as an assistant under a Registered Land Surveyor and qualified to be in responsible charge of conducting field surveys related to work such as earthwork quantities, topography, legal land surveys, electric line surveys, monitoring surveys and construction staking. Additionally, the experience shall include computing field data, preparing drawings such