Job Description
The Survey Crew Chief leads field survey operations for large boundary and renewable energy projects, ensuring data accuracy and overseeing equipment use, while mentoring team members and contributing to the successful completion of power and renewable energy developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field operations on large boundary and renewable energy sites, including setting control, staking, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Operate and maintain Trimble survey equipment such as total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
- Perform boundary, topographic, construction layout, and as-built surveys.
- Verify and refine field calculations to ensure precision.
- Maintain detailed and organized field notes.
- Work independently or with team members to complete survey tasks.
- Mentor and train less experienced surveyors.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience working as a Survey Crew Chief
- Strong understanding of large boundary surveys and the ins and outs of energy project work
- Confidence working with Trimble equipment and Trimble Business Center
- Solid communication skills to keep the team in sync
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and survey data like a roadmap
- Willingness to travel occasionally for bigger projects and the occasional adventure
Benefits & Perks
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial services
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