Land Surveying Crew Chief

About the role

Nobis Group is a 100% employee-owned company delivering surveying and engineering services across New England. As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to the success of every project and the communities we support. We are seeking an experienced Land Surveying Crew Chief to lead field survey crews and execute precise fieldwork based on office-developed plans. This role combines technical expertise with independent decision-making to navigate varying terrain and conditions, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The Crew Chief also represents the organization in the field, maintaining professional interactions with clients, landowners, and contractors while ensuring safe and efficient crew operations. Nobis is committed to developing great surveyors through hands-on experience, mentorship, and meaningful project work across land development, transportation, environmental, commercial, municipal, and energy-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA surveys
• Collect and process field data using GPS, robotic total stations, and other survey technologies
• Assist with research of deeds, plans, easements, and land records
• Prepare survey plans and technical documents
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers
• Support construction layout and field staking activities
• Conduct field surveys safely in all climates, enforce safety procedures, conduct job-site safety briefings, monitor traffic control and/or hazardous conditions, and ensure PPE and safety practices are followed by all crew members
• Maintain survey equipment data integrity standards
• Extensive field site travel and other operational needs (travel can be extensive at times)
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and understanding of a variety of field survey equipment
• 3–5 years of experience leading a survey crew
• Ability to follow detailed and precise instructions from plans, worksheets, field notes, etc.
• Professional communication skills and ability to coordinate workflow daily
• Ability to resolve discrepancies in plans or conditions and adjust methods to complete necessary work
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to learn and operate electronic surveying instruments, train staff as needed, and use a computer and other software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey software
• Familiarity with GPS, GIS, drones, and emerging geospatial technologies
• LSIT designation or actively pursuing LSIT status strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, geography, GIS, or a related field strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (construction safety) helpful, along with any survey or civil technology coursework

Benefits

• Employee ownership — you're not just an employee, you're an owner
• Generous PTO and floating holidays
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, 401k, parental leave)
• Paid volunteer time and community-focused work
• Real career growth through mentorship and leadership pathways
• Supportive environment where your ideas matter
• Multiple-year winner of New Hampshire's Best Places to Work, earning a distinguished place in the Hall of Fame