Civil Survey Party Chief

Encompass Energy Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Energy Services seeks a full-time survey field crew chief in the Richmond, VA area. The role covers boundary, topography, ALTA, right-of-way, as-built and construction layout surveys for public and private clients, often as a one-person crew with occasional two-person work.

Travel is required across the Southeast (NC, SC, VA, GA, FL, AL, TN). You will set up, operate and validate survey equipment (Total Stations, GPS, levels), perform field calculations, and maintain clear notes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid United States driver’s license.
• Minimum 5 years in survey crew, with at least 2 as civil survey party chief.
• Ability to drive long distances and stay out of town for multi-day assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform boundary, topography, ALTA, right-of-way, as-built, and construction layout surveys.
• Work primarily as a one-man crew, with occasional two-man crew work.
• Travel across the Southeast to various sites.
• Set up, operate, and validate accuracy of Total Stations, GPS, and levels.
• Perform field calculations and maintain legible field notes and sketches.
• Maintain and protect survey equipment and vehicle; coordinate data transfers.

Skills

Valid US driver’s license

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Levels

Trimble Access

Job description

Summary:

The qualified candidate shall be available full-time with specific skill sets related to survey data collection. Possessing a functional knowledge of all survey equipment including setup, acquisition styles, and equipment limitations with respect to project tolerances and expectations. We require the employee to be reliable, detail oriented, possess good work ethics, and maintain a positive attitude with excellent communication skills. The employee must be able to work independently and will be responsible for overseeing the accuracy and ensuring integrity of all aspects of the survey, including routine maintenance of all survey equipment. The qualified candidate must stay acquainted with the latest surveying methods and be open to adapt to new equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform boundary, topography, ALTA, right‑of‑way, as‑built, and construction layout surveys for public and private clients.
• Work primarily as a one‑man survey crew, with occasional two‑man crew work.
• Support projects located across the South‑East (NC, SC, VA, GA, FL, AL, and TN).
• Setup, operate, and routinely validate accuracies of survey equipment including Total Stations, GPS, and levels.
• Perform field calculations.
• Prepare and maintain legible field notes and sketches.
• Maintain and protect survey equipment.
• Maintain a work truck and keep necessary stock of supplies and tools.
• Travel between various work sites in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate with site supervisors and other site personnel to complete tasks as required/requested.
• Communicate with Encompass supervisors and project managers to coordinate field work and data transfers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid United States driver’s license.

• Minimum of (5) years of total experience working on a survey crew and at least (2) years of experience working as a civil survey party chief.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collection and layout in reference to boundary, topographic, control, and as‑built surveys.
• Ability to drive long distances regularly. 2+ hours one‑way, paid hourly.
• Ability to stay out of town for multiple days if needed.
• Ability to start your workday from your own residence. No central office to report to each day.
• Ability to adapt to a frequently changing schedule.

• Physical ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds of supplies regularly.
• Be able to handle repetitive and strenuous motions/tasks daily.
• Ability to work outside in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally perform night work.
• Ability to safely work near busy roadways. Traffic control to be coordinated/provided when conditions require it.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Knowledgeable with Trimble Access and Trimble field equipment.