Sr. Survey Crew Chief

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead survey crews in various types of projects. This role involves field survey work, ensuring accuracy, and adhering to project requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys, including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, and data collectors.
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities.
• Adhere to project requirements, goals, and schedules as outlined by the Survey Team Leader.
• Use survey software for data processing, ensuring accuracy and meeting project and company quality requirements.
• Monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budget constraints.
• Communicate issues or delays to the Survey Team Leader.
• Practice safety protocols, maintaining PPE inventory and performing safety checks on equipment, procedures, and vehicles.
• Provide guidance and training to junior survey crew members and evaluate their performance.

What You Will Bring

• Certified Survey Technician certification, OSHA certifications, or successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam.
• FAA Part 107, Certified Remote Pilot certification (preferred).
• Above average communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present information effectively.
• 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 mathematical concepts.
• Strong understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38-22), utility mapping techniques, and the ability to operate ground penetrating radar and electromagnetic locators (preferred).
• Above-average proficiency in operating survey instruments and software, including total stations, GNSS GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.
• Experience with boundary corner and PLS section corner identification and accessory/witness monumentation.
• Ability to travel overnight and work overtime as needed.
• Proficiency in data transfer, data processing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Pass a pre-employment driver’s license background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed.
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods, walking on uneven terrain, and carrying equipment.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Working Conditions

• Work primarily in outdoor environments, often in remote and rugged locations.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow.
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods, walking on uneven terrain, and carrying equipment.

About Woolpert

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. As a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Woolpert offers a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program
• Principal program
• Flexible paid time off/vacation
• Career development
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. For more information about what Woolpert has to offer, visit: http://woolpert.com/about-us/.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.