Survey Engineer (DGPS & Topographic Survey)

Kabul Melli Company is based in the Industrial Park of Kabul, Afghanistan, and is duly registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Established in 2010, the Company has been engaged in Engineering and investment activities in cooperation with reputable national and international organizations, resulting in long-standing commercial relationships across multiple sectors.
The Company operates under a long-term business strategy focused on sustainable investment, sound corporate governance, operational excellence and the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects that contribute to Afghanistan’s economic development. Through strategic partnerships with internationally recognized engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors and technical consultants, Kabul Melli is committed to implementing projects in accordance with internationally accepted technical, environmental, health and safety standards.
As part of its long-term growth strategy, Kabul Melli has expanded its investment portfolio into Afghanistan’s infrastructure sector, with particular emphasis on power generation, infrastructure development and city development. 
Through its growing portfolio of strategic infrastructure investments, Kabul Melli seeks to establish itself as a long-term private sector partner in Afghanistan’s power sector, contributing to national energy security, economic growth and sustainable infrastructure development while creating lasting value for government stakeholders, financial institutions and the communities it serves.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Survey Engineer will be responsible for planning, conducting, and managing all engineering survey activities related to the township development project. The role includes topographic surveys, construction layout, stakeout, as-built surveys, road alignment surveys, drainage layout, utility surveys, and survey data processing.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Design Engineer, Site Engineers, and Project Management Team to ensure that all survey activities are accurate, reliable, and in accordance with project specifications and engineering standards.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES:

1. Survey Operations

Conduct topographic, boundary, route, and construction surveys.

Perform road, drainage, utility, and structural layout surveys.

Carry out stakeout and setting-out for roads, drainage systems, buildings, and other infrastructure works.

Perform as-built surveys and prepare final survey records.

2. DGPS & Survey Equipment

Operate DGPS/GNSS receivers, Total Station, Auto Level, and other survey equipment.

Establish and verify control points and benchmarks.

Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of survey instruments.

3. Survey Data Processing

Download, process, and verify survey data.

Prepare coordinate files, contour maps, Digital Terrain Models (DTM), profiles, and cross-sections.

Generate survey reports and engineering documentation.

4. Coordination

Coordinate with Design Engineers, Site Engineers, and Construction Teams.

Verify survey data before construction activities.

Provide accurate survey information for engineering design and project execution.

5. Quality Assurance

Ensure all survey activities comply with project specifications and engineering standards.

Verify accuracy of coordinates, elevations, and layout points.

Maintain proper survey documentation and field records.

6. Site Support

Provide continuous survey support during construction.

Resolve survey-related technical issues.

Monitor construction alignment and levels to ensure compliance with approved drawings.

7. Reporting

Prepare daily and weekly survey reports.

Maintain survey records, coordinate databases, and project documentation.

Submit technical reports to Project Management.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional training in DGPS/GNSS surveying is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in engineering surveying.
• Experience in township, road, infrastructure, and construction projects is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with DGPS/GNSS, Total Station, Auto Level, and survey data processing.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

TECHNICAL SKILL:

• Strong knowledge of engineering surveying principles.
• Excellent understanding of DGPS/GNSS surveying techniques.
• Experience in road alignment, topographic surveys, and construction layout.
• Knowledge of coordinate systems, leveling, and mapping standards.
• Software Skills
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• GIS Software (ArcGIS or QGIS is an advantage)
• Microsoft Office
• Survey data processing software (South, Leica, Trimble, Topcon, or similar)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and travel to project sites when required.

LANGUAGE:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Pashto and Dari is preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to complete the online application form and upload all required documents before the application deadline.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interview.

Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8Hcx1S8JtyGRiL_vTBVV1TtZusWIVYq3dXaZCo17vbPW0cA/viewform?usp=publish-editor