Field Survey Crew Chief — Lead a Traveling TX Team

Woolpert; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off/vacation

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental保险

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys in Texas, overseeing boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built work. You will operate total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, and data collectors while ensuring data quality aligns with project and company standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and familiarity with survey software. Expect travel up to 75% within Texas and occasional US travel; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) years of related experience.
• Proficient in operating survey instruments and software, including total stations, GNSS GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.
• Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys, including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, and data collectors.
• Preparing detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities.
• Adhere to project requirements, goals, and schedules as outlined by the Survey Team Leader.
• Fundamental operation of survey software for downloading, processing, initial quality control, and verification of accuracy, ensuring data meets project and company quality requirements.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, troubleshooting issues, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budget constraints.
• Timely and effectively communicate issues or delays to the Survey Team Leader
• Practice safety protocols promoting a safe working environment, including maintaining PPE inventory and performing safety checks on equipment, procedures, and vehicles.
• Provide basic guidance and training to junior survey crew members and assist in evaluation of survey crew performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Surveying principles

Data interpretation

Team training

Education

Associate degree in surveying or Geomatics

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Laser scanners

Data collectors

Survey software

Job description

Woolpert is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveys in Texas, overseeing boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built work. You will operate total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, and data collectors while ensuring data quality aligns with project and company standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and familiarity with survey software. Expect travel up to 75% within Texas and occasional US travel; visa sponsorship is not available.