Survey Crew Leader
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. The Geomatics/Survey department offers an exciting work environment leveraging modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, drones, robotics, bathymetry) alongside traditional survey procedures.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
About the Role
JMT is seeking a Survey Crew Leader to join our teams in Hunt Valley, MD or York, PA. This position manages a field crew in performing daily survey tasks within a diverse workload.
Responsibilities
- Perform control, boundary, and topographic surveys
- Operate and supervise the use of survey equipment, including electronic data collectors (Trimble), digital levels, robotic total stations, GPS, and survey vehicles
- Perform construction stakeout computations
- Track job progress and complete data collector maintenance
- Coordinate information for stakeout services
- Communicate daily crew progress and accomplishments with office staff
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, and GNSS surveys
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
- Valid Driver’s License
- Able to pass a background check
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to bend, kneel, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs as needed
- Team-oriented mindset
- Ability to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Part 107 certification with documented flight hours
- Experience with MDOT, DelDOT, PennDOT, or VDOT
- Tree identification skills
- Experience with construction stakeouts
- Familiarity with third-party software for data reduction and drafting, including MicroStation and AutoCAD
- Familiarity with Subsurface Utility Designation and/or Test Holes
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in a field environment 95% of the time, with exposure to heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
- Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required
- Some travel required
- Some night shift work required
- Minimum schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Pay
$25.00 - $40.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and caregiver leave
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career development programs