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Assystem is a French engineering group founded in 1966 that concentrates on complex infrastructure projects, with nuclear energy as its largest and most distinctive market. It provides design engineering, project management, safety analysis, commissioning support and operational assistance across nuclear new build, plant life extension and decommissioning, and also works on transport, energy transmission and life sciences facilities. Headquartered near Paris and listed on Euronext, it holds a significant stake in Framatome and employs thousands of engineers across France, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia.

The Topographic Surveyor is responsible for planning, executing, and supervising topographic and geospatial surveys for infrastructure projects such as highways, expressways, railways, urban roads, and industrial developments. The role involves leading survey teams, ensuring high-accuracy spatial data collection, and supporting engineering design teams with reliable terrain and alignment data.

Key Responsibilities

1. Topographic Survey Planning & Execution

  • Plan and conduct large-scale topographic surveys for highway and infrastructure projects.
  • Establish control points using DGPS, Total Station, and GNSS equipment.
  • Execute detailed ground surveys covering terrain features, utilities, drainage, and structures.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of field data.

2. Survey Data Collection & Processing

  • Collect and process spatial data using modern survey instruments (Total Station, RTK GPS, Drone/UAV if applicable).
  • Generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM), contour maps, and Digital Elevation Models (DEM).
  • Process raw survey data using software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, or similar tools.
  • Validate and cross-check survey outputs for design readiness.

3. Engineering Support

  • Provide accurate topographic data to highway design, drainage, and geometric design teams.
  • Assist in alignment fixing, right-of-way (ROW) mapping, and utility mapping.
  • Support preparation of preliminary and detailed engineering reports.
  • Coordinate with design engineers for resolving site-related discrepancies.

4. Field Supervision & Team Management

  • Lead and supervise junior surveyors and field teams.
  • Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of survey instruments.
  • Allocate field tasks and monitor daily progress of survey activities.
  • Enforce safety protocols during field operations.

5. Quality Control & Accuracy Assurance

  • Ensure survey data meets required tolerances as per project standards.
  • Perform checks and validations of control networks and benchmark data.
  • Maintain documentation of survey methodologies and calibration records.

6. Client & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and government agencies (NHAI, PWD, Railways, etc.).
  • Participate in site meetings and resolve survey-related technical issues.
  • Support in submission and approval of survey reports and drawings.

7. Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare detailed topographic survey reports, drawings, and datasets.
  • Maintain survey logs, field books, and GIS databases.
  • Ensure proper archiving and version control of survey data.
  • Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Survey Engineering (preferred)
  • Certification in surveying or GIS tools is an advantage
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in topographic and engineering surveys
  • Strong exposure to highway, expressway, or large infrastructure projects in India
  • Experience in consultancy firms preferred

Technical Skills

  • Total Station, DGPS, RTK GPS operations
  • UAV/drone-based photogrammetry (preferred)
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, or similar CAD/GIS software
  • Knowledge of coordinate systems, geodetic principles, and mapping standards
  • Ability to generate DTM, contouring, and alignment layouts

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and field team management
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem-solving in field conditions
  • Good communication with design and client teams
  • Ability to manage multiple survey sites simultaneously

Key Deliverables

  • Topographic survey drawings and contour plans
  • Digital terrain models and GIS datasets
  • Alignment and ROW survey reports
  • Utility and feature mapping outputs
  • Verified control point networks and survey databases

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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