Land Survey Crew Chief

Soltesz; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Family-friendly work environment

Projects with experienced pros

Job summary

Soltesz in Waldorf, Maryland is seeking an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews on civil engineering and land development projects within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The role requires guiding survey technicians, managing field activities, and ensuring accurate data collection with modern equipment. You will report to the Director of Surveys and coordinate with the Field Coordinator, while maintaining safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience on a survey field crew.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in trigonometry and basic surveying computations.
• Experience operating total stations, data collectors, GPS equipment, and related software.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Director of Surveys and Field Coordinator.
• Lead day-to-day guidance to survey field technicians.
• Direct smaller projects under the supervision of the Director of Surveys.
• Perform field surveys per company standards and state requirements.
• Promote safety by enforcing procedures and PPE.
• Oversee crew vehicle and survey equipment maintenance.
• Direct equipment use, field sketches, notes, and data collection.
• Supervise daily downloading of data collector information.
• Prepare daily logs, topographic and staking reports, and field change orders.

Skills

Field surveying

Crew leadership

Trigonometry

Total Stations

GPS equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collectors

GPS Equipment

Survey Software

Job description

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Land Survey Crew Chief

Full Time Manual Labor Waldorf, Waldorf, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1387

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Build Your Career with Soltesz

Soltesz is seeking an experienced and dependable Land Survey Crew Chief to join our team in Waldorf, Maryland. This position is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surveying professional who enjoys leading field crews, working with modern survey equipment, and contributing to civil engineering and land development projects throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The Land Survey Crew Chief will provide technical support to the Director of Surveys and Field Coordinator, direct the daily activities of field technicians, and help ensure that survey work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable company standards, state requirements, and industry practices.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical support to the Director of Surveys and Field Coordinator
• Lead and provide day-to-day guidance to survey field technicians
• Direct smaller projects under the supervision of the Director of Surveys
• Perform field survey activities in accordance with company standards, state requirements, and surveying industry practices
• Promote a safety-focused work environment by ensuring that crew members follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment
• Oversee the condition, organization, inventory, loading, and maintenance of the crew vehicle and survey equipment
• Direct the crew’s use of equipment, preparation of field sketches and notes, and electronic data collection
• Supervise the daily downloading of data collector information
• Prepare daily data logs, topographic and staking reports, and field change orders

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of experience working as part of a survey field crew
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in trigonometry and basic surveying computations
• Experience operating and working with total stations, data collectors, GPS equipment, and associated software
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to walk on project sites and lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license

Soltesz is a long-established civil engineering firm serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Our multidisciplinary services include site engineering, landscape architecture, environmental science, and surveying. Our commitment to excellence begins with employing talented, energetic, and driven professionals.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and dental benefits
• A family-friendly work environment
• The opportunity to work with experienced professionals on a variety of projects

Join Soltesz and bring your field experience, technical knowledge, and commitment to safe, accurate survey work to our growing team.

Soltesz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.