Site Surveyor

SunVena Tampa, Florida, United States Engineering

About this position

Description:

Position Summary:

SunVena seeks a highly motivated Site Surveyor to join our team. Reporting to the Site Survey Manager,

this integral role focuses on developing consistent processes and is responsible for accurately

measuring roof planes, property lines, and obstructions for photovoltaic panel placement. Duties include

traveling to prospective sites, utilizing specialized equipment to define mounting boundaries, and

creating detailed maps or charts for our plan designers.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Communicate effectively with customers during initial face-to-face greetings and over the phone.
  • Travel to and from job sites.
  • Inspect roofs for structural integrity.
  • Retrieve and upload photos of job sites, which may include the use of drone equipment for aerial photography.
  • Verify all job paperwork matches the site description.
  • Occasionally, transport materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with the SunVena scheduling team.
  • Complete site survey sheets (manually or digitally) as required by the Engineering department to produce permit-ready documents, uploading data to the project management system.
  • Use surveying equipment to accurately measure property lines and boundaries.
  • Follow a strict schedule to ensure customer satisfaction and meet production goals.
  • Upload all collected information and job-site details to the plan designers.
  • Be capable of safely working at heights, including on rooftops, utilizing ladders to take precise measurements and pictures, climbing ladders and stairs, and performing repetitive duties such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
  • Maneuver through attics.
  • Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment (e.g., hand tools, measuring devices).
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Complete any additional tasks as directed by leadership.


Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with city employees, fellow team members, clients, and legal counsel.
  • Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
  • A valid FL driver’s license is required for employment and must meet the company's insurance carrier requirements.
  • Adhere to all company safety protocols regarding ladder and rooftop operations.
  • Available to work on weekends if necessary
  • Comfortably able to lift (50lbs+) and work in varying temperatures.

Preferred skills:

  • Familiarity with the construction or solar industry, with preference given to those with solar experience.
  • Basic roofing knowledge
  • Understanding of solar PV equipment and installation standards.
  • Basic knowledge of residential electrical and structural systems.
  • Experience with operating a drone.
  • Proficient with computers and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GoogleSuite.


As part of our hiring process, we require all potential employees to undergo a drug test. We take the safety and

well-being of our employees and customers very seriously, and believe that maintaining a drug-free workplace is

essential. Therefore, we require all candidates to pass a drug screening before we can consider them for employment.

SunVena is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements: