Survey Engineer
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Survey Engineer Monitoring Surveys”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Survey Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reports To: Survey Monitoring Manager
Position Summary
The Survey Engineer (Monitoring) is responsible for carrying out precision survey and structural monitoring activities to ensure the safety and integrity of project assets, adjacent structures, and infrastructure during construction and operation phases. The role includes monitoring installation verification, data collection, analysis of movement trends, maintenance of survey control networks, and preparation of technical reports to support project decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Surveying & Monitoring
• Perform precise survey and deformation monitoring activities for tunnels, stations, viaducts, depots, and associated infrastructure.
• Establish, verify, and maintain primary and secondary survey control networks.
• Conduct monitoring surveys for settlement, displacement, convergence, tilt, and structural movement.
• Verify installation and positioning of monitoring instruments and survey targets.
• Carry out routine and emergency monitoring surveys as required by project specifications.
Monitoring Systems
• Operate and maintain monitoring equipment, including:
- Robotic Total Stations - GNSS/GPS Systems - Digital Levels - Inclinometers - Tiltmeters - Crack Gauges - Vibration Monitoring Systems - Automated Monitoring Systems (AMS)
• Ensure monitoring equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.
Data Processing & Analysis
• Process and validate survey and monitoring data.
• Analyze settlement and deformation trends against project thresholds and trigger levels.
• Identify abnormal movements and escalate concerns to the Survey Monitoring Manager.
• Maintain accurate monitoring records and databases.
Reporting
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.
• Generate survey calculations, as-built records, and monitoring summaries.
• Present monitoring results through graphs, charts, and technical reports.
• Support technical reviews and engineering assessments with accurate survey data.
Coordination
• Coordinate with construction, tunneling, geotechnical, and engineering teams.
• Support site inspections and investigations related to structural movement and settlement issues.