Lead Field Surveyor for Civil Site Projects

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

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.