Crew Chief - Surveying

BGE Inc. Campus Recruiting; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Unlimited Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. in the Raleigh area seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our civil engineering team. You will read and interpret construction plans, direct field surveys, and ensure accurate data collection for infrastructure projects.

The role involves training staff on Total Station gear, maintaining clear field notes, and enforcing safety protocols on site. A high school diploma and 2 years of surveying experience are required, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; vocational training is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Survey Crew or Party Chief, leading field crews.
• Must have basic knowledge of construction plans and maps.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work outside 8–10 hours per day, and walk 2 miles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, co-workers, supervisors, and others.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans and maps (site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and map contours).
• Directs and coordinates field work for a variety of standard types of surveys.
• May perform and/or check computations/construction plans.
• Train Rod Technician and Instrument Technician in the use and application of a Total Station, Robotic Total Station, Data Collectors and RTK GPS.
• Accurately calculates and records field data.
• Keep, reduce, and check neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations (leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and cross-section surveys).
• Enforce Company safety procedures and policies for survey field operations.
• Implement procedures for checking and verifying calibration of equipment being used.

Skills

Team communication

Field data collection

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Total Station

Robotic Total Station

Data Collectors

RTK GPS

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc . is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret construction plans and maps (i.e., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profile and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and map contours)
• Directs and coordinates field work for a variety of standard types of surveys
• May perform and/or check computations/construction plans
• Train Rod Technicianand Instrument Technicianin the use and application of a Total Station, Robotic Total Station, Data Collectors and RTK GPS
• Accurately calculates and records field data
• Keep, reduce, and check (for completeness and accuracy) neat and orderly field notes for standard surveying operations (i.e., leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and cross-section surveys)
• Enforce Company safety procedures and policies for survey field operations
• Implement procedures for checking and verifying calibration of equipment being used

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; Specialized vocational training is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Survey Crew or Party Chief, responsible for a field crew in surveying.
• Must have a basic knowledge and understanding of construction plans and maps.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must have a willingness and ability to lift 50 lbs, work outside for 8 to 10 hours per day, and walk 2 miles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, co-workers, supervisors, and others.

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• “Unlimited” Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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