Survey Crew Chief

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges.

About the role

Verdantas is seeking a highly motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations utilizing both conventional surveying methods and cutting-edge reality capture technologies. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality geospatial data that supports engineering, infrastructure, utility, environmental, and construction projects nationwide. Survey Crew Chiefs leverage industry-leading technologies including robotic total stations, GNSS, terrestrial laser scanning, UAVs, LiDAR, and digital workflows to capture and deliver accurate, data-rich representations of the built and natural environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology on complex projects while helping drive innovation across the geospatial industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey field crews in the collection of geospatial and reality capture data
• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, utility, control, construction layout, and as-built surveys
• Operate surveying equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, and digital levels
• Execute terrestrial laser scanning and UAV collection projects
• Establish and verify project control networks to support survey and reality capture workflows
• Utilize modern digital field workflows, cloud-based data management systems, and geospatial technologies to improve efficiency and data quality
• Conduct field quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accurate project deliverables
• Coordinate field logistics, equipment deployment, project schedules, and crew assignments
• Maintain field documentation, reports, metadata, and project records
• Mentor and train crew members on emerging geospatial technologies and field best practices
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, GIS specialists, BIM professionals
• Promote a strong culture of safety, technology innovation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive field surveying experience
• Experience leading survey crews and managing field operations
• Experience with traditional and reality capture hardware
• Strong understanding of survey control, field procedures, and data collection methodologies
• Ability to learn and apply emerging technologies and digital workflows
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely work in active construction, utility, industrial, and transportation environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Experience with Leica, Trimble, Faro equipment or similar technologies
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT/LSIT) certification

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 60%, including overnight travel and extended assignments throughout the United States.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Pay

The compensation range starts at $33.65 and is based on experience and licensure.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays