Lead Field Surveyor: Boundaries, Topography & Staking

Pennoni; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our field surveying operations. You will be responsible for the daily operation of a survey crew on land surveying projects including geodetic, boundary, topographic, and construction staking.

This role requires strong field leadership, practical experience with total stations, GPS, data collectors, and robotic instruments, plus the ability to work outdoors across varying site conditions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Land Surveying and/or Construction.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew on boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering surveys.
• Operate and maintain total stations, data collectors, GPS, and robotic instruments.
• Gather field data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial/drone technology.
• Adjust and calibrate surveying instruments such as prisms, total stations, auto-levels, and EDD equipment.
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches to support complex survey calculations.
• Instruct and train crew members on surveying methods and safety procedures.
• Perform on-site computations and QA/QC checks for accuracy.
• Safely operate ATVs/UTVs as required by project sites.
• Deliver high-quality work products reflecting Pennoni's commitment to service.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

Communication

Analytical thinking

Outdoor/field work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Leica Geosystems HW/SW

Trimble Geospatial HW/SW

Robotic Total Stations

Faro HDLS

GPS systems

Total Stations

Data collectors

GIS software

Job description

Pennoni in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to join our field surveying operations. You will be responsible for the daily operation of a survey crew on land surveying projects including geodetic, boundary, topographic, and construction staking.

This role requires strong field leadership, practical experience with total stations, GPS, data collectors, and robotic instruments, plus the ability to work outdoors across varying site conditions.