Survey Superintndent

Title: Survey Superintendent
Department: Operation 1

Location: Ankeny, IA
Supervisor: Site Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, full time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

SURVEY SUPERINTENDENT 

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Survey Superintendent is responsible for overseeing survey crews and managing the completion of projects. They are responsible for supervising project models

This position reports to the Site Manager or another management personnel that the project leadership designates.

This position is hybrid, reporting the jobsites, working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours may be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 100%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Survey Superintendent oversees the daily field operations of a survey crew.
• Determine the most efficient plan of action for data acquisition for field surveys ranging from primary control through construction layout and as-built surveys, as needed.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Proficient with documentation of work performed and sketches.
• Communicate daily with Project Surveyor and technician regarding project schedule and work progress.
• Interact professionally with client representatives and landowners.
• Read and interpret construction drawings/specifications and understand all aspects of the project specifications and tolerances.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle and field equipment.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of Solar or construction experience, Survey Leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience in Solar, commercial or utility scale projects.
• Experience with Trimble equipment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (listening, writing and verbal)
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, and team-player attitude
• Ability to travel for extended periods.
• Ability to work in all-weather climates.

• Good attitude, eager, willing to learn, proactive.
• (Preferred) Experience in constructing PV and/or ESS projects. 
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards 
• Basic competency with email and basic computer functions 
• Ability to prioritize work activity. 
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from team leaders.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record

EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 100% as needed

EXAMPLE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected].

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.