Open To Work
HATESIN ATUGWU
Regina,Canada
Work Preference
Summary
I am a dynamic and resourceful Geomatics Engineer with over 5 years of experience in land surveying, topographic and Route Surveying, GIS mapping and Remote Sensing.
Detail-oriented Geomatics Technician with strong skills in GNSS Receivers and AutoCAD. Proven ability to execute precise surveys and manage project timelines effectively. Experienced in leading a survey crew with little or no supervision, interpreting engineering designs, and delivering precise geospatial solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geomatics Technician
Midwest Surveys Inc.
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Carried out survey calculations for construction layouts such as gridlines, piles, pad preparations for buildings, curbs, parking lot layouts, grades etc. as per clients supplied IFC drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Reviewed and checked survey field return data to ensure points staked corresponds to the points calculated according to clients supplied IFC drawings.
- Prepared accurate, well-detailed field notes and csv points for the field crew to facilitate quick execution of the project in record time.
- Performed checks and calculations on traverses and plan closure based on legal survey plans, condominium and subdivisions as per instructions from project supervisor and Land Surveyor.
- Performed other related duties assigned by the Project Manager and Land Surveyor like preparing job setups which includes gathering relevant information from various GIS based software like ISC (Information Services Corporation) City Of Regina websites, MSI etc. to support quick job execution by the field crew.
- Liaised closely with the Project Managers to provide an excellent service.
Surveyor (Crew Leader)
Geo-Royal Global Survey Consult
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Operated survey equipment including Tersus, Hi-Target and Leica GNSS Receivers, Total Stations, Levels and Data Collector for the delineation of property boundaries accurately, topographic surveys, As-built and Route Surveys.
- Designed over 250 survey plans and topographic maps using AutoCAD and GIS tools.
- Supervised survey teams and executed engineering projects, including road alignments, storm water drainage systems, and bridges.
- Conducted back computations and submitted final survey reports for ministry lodgment.
- Inspected and maintained Field Equipment.
Surveyor (Crew Chief)
Aruba Development Limited
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Liaised with Project Managers, Contractors, Design Architects and Lead Engineers.
- Successfully set out a residential housing estate comprising one, two, and three-bedroom units using Leica Total Stations and Level Instruments.
- Determined drainage systems and DPC levels for optimal construction outcomes.
- Conducted Quality Assurance checks on the design data, estimated project costs to ensure project feasibility.
- Conducted field checks and calculations to ensure the staked points conforms to the client designs as specified according to drawings.
Survey Crew Lead
Setraco Nigeria Limited
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluated survey requirements, field procedures, equipment reliability and safety drills to ensure a successful and safe operation during the course of the project.
- Operated Survey Instruments including the Tersus GNSS for PPP observations and downloading of data, cleaning and processing of data for accurate and precise positioning of points during stake out.
- Oversaw survey operations, and carried out diligent crew training where necessary, carried out reviews on the project to ensure it aligns according to design specifications and ensured safety protocols are adhered to on site.
- Cared for and managed survey records thereby maintaining its integrity, ability to interpret design plans and perform checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
Survey Assistant
Setraco Nigeria Limited
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Operated Survey Instruments including the Tersus GNSS for PPP observations and downloading of data, cleaning and processing of data for accurate and precise positioning of points during stake out.
- Assisted in establishment of fixed points and benchmarks for stormwater drainage design at Asaba Metropolis of Delta State Nigeria.
- Assisted in as-built and detail surveys for accurate topographic project planning.
Pupil Surveyor
Momentum Global Surveys Limited
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Operated survey equipment including theodolites, Total Stations and GNSS receivers.
- Designed and subdivided layouts into blocks and plots, ensuring accurate access road alignment within specified approved width.
- Assisted in numbering and burying of beacons to mark property boundaries.
- Assisted with design of maps and plan for cadastral surveys.
Education
M.Eng. - Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB, CanadaB.Sc. - Geoinformatics and Surveying
University of Nigeria
NsukkaSkills
- GNSS Receivers (Tersus, Leica and Hi-Target)
- Robotic Total Stations
- Level Instruments
- AutoCAD
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- QPS Qimera
- Surfer
- Civil 3D
- Quincy
- Trimble Business Center
- Google Earth
- RTK LIB
- Road alignments
- Stormwater drainage systems
- Building layout surveys
- Seismic surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- Mining Surveys
- Survey crew management
- Interpreting design and engineering plans
- Data visualization
- Attention to detail
- Good analytic skills
- Survey calculations
- Survey equipment operation
- Analytical
- First Aid/CPR
Affiliations
- Nigeria Institution of Surveyors Delta State, Nigeria, Member
- Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON), Pupil Surveyor Cadastre
Certification
- Health and Safety Environment (HSE), 1, 2, 3, 2019
- CPR/AED Certified, 2024
Driver License
Valid NB Class 5 driver's license
Further Skills
GNSS Receivers (Tersus, Leica and Hi-Target), Robotic Total Stations, Level Instruments, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, QPS Qimera, Surfer, Civil 3D, Quincy, Trimble Business Center, Google Earth, RTK LIB, Road alignments, Stormwater drainage systems, Building layout surveys, Seismic surveys, Topographic and Mining Surveys, Survey crew management, Interpreting design and engineering plans, Data visualization, Attention to detail, Good analytic skills
Timeline
Geomatics Technician
Midwest Surveys Inc.
06.2025 - 11.2025
Surveyor (Crew Leader)
Geo-Royal Global Survey Consult
02.2022 - 08.2024
Surveyor (Crew Chief)
Aruba Development Limited
10.2020 - 08.2021
Survey Crew Lead
Setraco Nigeria Limited
07.2019 - 03.2020
Survey Assistant
Setraco Nigeria Limited
11.2018 - 06.2019
Pupil Surveyor
Momentum Global Surveys Limited
04.2017 - 10.2017
M.Eng. - Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering
University of New Brunswick
B.Sc. - Geoinformatics and Surveying
University of Nigeria