Lead Field Surveyor: Boundaries, Mapping & Mentorship

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, review field notes, and prepare final surveys for approval by a Registered Land Surveyor. This role mentors others and performs complex surveying tasks on various projects.

The position requires a two-year degree with 7 years of related experience and proficiency with survey instruments. Travel and outdoor work are expected in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Surveying, or equivalent with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Skilled in the use of maintenance of survey instruments (GPS, robotics, data collectors, level rods, etc.)
• Experienced in all aspects of land surveying including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, etc.
• Ability to effectively instruct, direct, and lead others in the field.
• Ability to read and interpret plats, deeds, easements, and plans.
• Knowledge of field surveying practices; building knowledge of office surveying practices; valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to travel and work varying schedules, including overnight.
• Physical capability to operate equipment in outdoor rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing a subset of tasks for project planning including pricing, planning, estimation, and coordination of tasks for a project.
• Contact and communicate with Clients, Project Managers, Surveyors, Geomaticist, Managers, and other stakeholders providing accurate data.
• Perform field surveying for various projects and ensure accuracy of data collected by the field crew.
• Perform moderately complex field calculations (such as horizontal and vertical geometry for roads or stake outs) and determine property boundaries.
• Prepare finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports.
• Review field data, reports, and maps to ensure QA and provide feedback to project team.
• Conduct site visits ensuring proper QC standards are followed.
• Research existing record information and maintain field data records.

Skills

GPS and data collection

Robotics

Level rods

Field leadership

Reading plats and deeds

Education

Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Surveying, or equivalent

Tools

Survey instruments

Total stations

Data collectors

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, review field notes, and prepare final surveys for approval by a Registered Land Surveyor. This role mentors others and performs complex surveying tasks on various projects.

The position requires a two-year degree with 7 years of related experience and proficiency with survey instruments. Travel and outdoor work are expected in a dynamic environment.