Survey Crew Chief

The role

You will lead a survey crew in the field on projects such as land title, transportation, energy, aviation and land development surveys. You will operate survey equipment, document field work and guide junior crew members.

What you will do

• Lead a survey crew on boundary, topographic, construction and as-built surveys
• Operate and maintain total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels and data collectors
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches
• Follow project requirements, goals and schedules set by the Survey Team Leader
• Process survey data and check its accuracy and quality
• Monitor project progress and solve problems to keep timelines and budgets on track
• Report issues or delays to the Survey Team Leader
• Follow safety protocols, including PPE inventory and equipment and vehicle checks
• Train and guide junior crew members and help evaluate crew performance

Required qualifications

• Good communication skills, verbal and written, to present information to clients and employees
• Comprehensive understanding of survey principles, methods and practices
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data, maps and construction plans
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work with survey-related math: proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, slope and elevations
• Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related field, or five years of related experience
• Proficient with survey instruments and software, including total stations, GNSS GPS receivers, levels and data collectors
• Proficient at locating boundary corners and PLS section corners, including accessory and witness monumentation
• Ability to travel overnight and work overtime as needed
• Proficient computer skills, including data transfer, data processing software and Microsoft Office
• Pass a pre-employment driver's license background check and keep a satisfactory driving record
• Pass periodic drug testing as required by company policy

Nice to have

• Certified Survey Technician certification, OSHA certifications, or passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam
• FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot certification
• Understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38-22), utility mapping, ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program to set your own schedule and location where appropriate
• Principal program with the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
• Flexible paid time off and vacation
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Identity protection
• Technology stipend
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• Woolpert cannot provide visa sponsorship; applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located
• Pre-employment driver's license background check is required
• Periodic drug testing is required by company policy

About the company

Woolpert is a leading global architecture, engineering and geospatial firm with over 75 offices. It is certified as a Great Place to Work.