Lead Field Surveyor: Ground Control & LiDAR Projects

Lnm1968 Llc; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LNM1968 is seeking a Survey Party Chief to lead field crews in establishing ground control networks, collecting topographic data, and performing boundary surveys for aerial LiDAR projects. You will operate GPS/GNSS, total stations, and digital levels to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise with modern survey equipment, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying or Geomatics or related field.
• 5+ years land surveying experience.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS and total station equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews and coordinate daily operations.
• Establish and verify ground control points for aerial surveys.
• Operate GPS/GNSS, total stations, and digital levels.
• Conduct topographic surveys and boundary measurements.
• Perform quality checks on field data.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

GPS/GNSS

Total stations

Digital levels

Education

Associates/Bachelors in Surveying or Geomatics

Tools

GPS/GNSS equipment

Total stations

Digital levels

Job description

Lead field survey crews in collecting ground control points,topographic data, and boundary measurements for LiDAR and mappingprojects using total stations, GPS/GNSS, and robotic systems.

About theRole

As Survey Party Chief at LNM1968, you'll lead field crews inestablishing ground control networks, collecting topographic data,performing boundary surveys, and setting control points for aerialLiDAR projects. You'll operate GPS/GNSS equipment, total stations,and digital levels while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertisein modern survey equipment, and the ability to work independently indiverse field conditions.

KeyResponsibilities

• Lead field survey crews and coordinate daily operations
• Establish and verify ground control points for aerialsurveys
• Operate GPS/GNSS, total stations, and digital levels
• Conduct topographic surveys and boundary measurements
• Perform quality checks on field data
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration
• Prepare field notes and survey reports

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics, orequivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in land surveying
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS and total station equipment
• Strong leadership and crew management skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to projectsites

PreferredSkills

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
• Experience with aerial survey ground control
• Knowledge of state plane coordinate systems