Land Survey Crew Chief

Soltesz Co.; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental benefits

Family-friendly environment

Diverse project exposure

Job summary

Soltesz is seeking an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to join our Waldorf, Maryland team. You will lead field crews, supervise survey technicians, and ensure work meets company standards and state requirements across projects in the Washington, D.C.

metropolitan area. Responsibilities include directing daily activities, providing technical support to the Director of Surveys, and maintaining safety, equipment, and data collection workflows.

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.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• 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 supervision.
• Perform field survey activities per company standards and industry practices.
• Promote safety by enforcing procedures and PPE.
• Oversee condition and maintenance of crew vehicle and equipment.
• Direct use of equipment, field sketches, and data collection.
• Supervise daily downloading of data collector information.
• Prepare daily data logs and staking/topographic reports.
• Issue field change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying

Fieldwork

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Data collectors

Survey software

Job description

Land Survey Crew Chief

Full Time Manual Labor Waldorf, Waldorf, MD, US

8 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.