Crew Chief

Stantec; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Survey Crew Chief to join their innovative Geomatics team. This role involves performing field boundary and topographic surveys, operating advanced surveying equipment, and ensuring project deadlines and budgets are met. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality results. With opportunities for career advancement and professional licensure, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in community development. Join a team dedicated to building resilient and equitable communities!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Short-term/Long-term Disability Plans

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in surveying and mapping.
• Ability to operate various surveying instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate measurements and calculations.
• Supervise survey field crew and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Field Survey Methods

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organization Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Surveying

Technical School Diploma

Tools

Trimble Data Collectors

Robotic Total Stations

AutoCAD Civil3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

At STANTEC, we believe strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. Stantec is driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We are the place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data. On, above and under the earth’s surface we are providing our clients a full range of Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter using laser scanners, drones, LiDAR, remote controlled boats, and traditional survey techniques.

We provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, land surface and under water topographic features, building features, construction staking, utilities, and analyzing all types of spatial data for our internal and external client’s projects. You will have the opportunity to operate multiple surveying instruments such as laser scanners, GPS, robotic total stations, drones (if FAA Part 107 certified), remote controlled boats (bathymetric) and data collectors supporting our Professional Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers on a variety of projects.

At Stantec, we are searching for a seasonal, experienced Land Survey Crew Chief for our following offices : Plymouth, MN or Woodbury, MN. We provide the opportunity for our survey staff to advance their individual careers including the ultimate goal of Professional Licensure.

You will perform surveying, mapping, and data collection work under the guidance of a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor or a Survey Project Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform accurate measurements and calculations.

Recording of field data.

Supervising survey field crew.

Ensuring completion dates and budgets are met.

Ensuring consistent application of Stantec’s operating standards and safety practices.

Utilizing Trimble Business Center to transfer data to the proper location in the computer network and to acquire data for field use.

Assist in the preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D software.

Identify hazardous situations and apply safety procedures and company standards.

Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Maybe required to drive company or personal vehicle to reach job sites.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience performing field boundary, topographic, land title surveys, and construction staking.

Well-developed understanding of field survey methods and calculations.

Ability to operate Trimble Data Collectors, GPS, Robotic Total Stations, and relevant survey equipment.

Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D, Trimble Business Center and related software.

Excellent cooperative skills and working efficiently with a team.

Strong skills in communication, time management, organization, and meeting deadlines.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

Associate degree or technical school diploma / certificate in a related program with a minimum of 2-3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Position will primarily be field work with exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Travel maybe necessary. Dependent on experience, office duties would be available.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Wisconsin-Cottage Grove

Other Locations : United States-Ohio-Blue Ash

Organization : BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 21, 2025, 10 : 12 : 48 AM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans