Lead Field Surveyor - Growth & Transport Projects

Pinnacle Engineering Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to impactful projects

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey operations. You will supervise survey technicians, ensuring accurate data collection for various civil engineering and land development projects. This role involves a mix of technical skills and leadership, requiring a valid driver's license and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The firm offers competitive salary benefits, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for growth in impactful transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Experience with various types of surveys is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey operations and coordinate survey activities.
• Supervise survey technicians and mentor crew members.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Survey field equipment operation

Knowledge of surveying practices

Ability to read engineering plans

Training and mentoring skills

Education

2-year survey or civil tech program

CST certification

CAD certificate

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

Tools

GPS equipment

Total station

Electronic level

Data collectors

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Survey Crew Chief to help lead our field survey operations and ensure accurate data collection for survey, civil engineering and land development projects. This role supervises survey technicians, operates survey equipment, and coordinates daily field activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
• Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Experience with survey field equipment (GPS, total station, electronic level, data collectors).
• Extensive knowledge of surveying field practice and procedure.
• Ability to read and interpret survey and engineering plans, plats and drawings.
• Knowledge of different types of surveys (e.g. ALTA surveys, exhibits, Engineering basemaps, Certified Survey Maps, etc.)
• Importing field data and drawing basic line work of field collected data.
• Perform boundary, topographic, record drawings surveys and construction staking services.
• Oversee construction staking in the field.
• Ability to train and mentor survey crew members as needed.
• Plan daily field activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients as needed.
• Enforce safety procedures and company policies in the field.
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• 2-year survey or civil engineer tech program (preferred).
• CST certification (preferred).
• CAD certificate (preferred).
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience (preferred).