Lead Field Surveyor — Outdoor Data & Crew Lead

Moore Engineering; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Moore Engineering, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, deliver precise survey data, and keep projects running smoothly. This hands-on, outdoors-oriented role emphasizes technical problem-solving and teamwork within Colorado communities.

The successful candidate will supervise technicians, coordinate field and office tasks, and ensure safety while maintaining high-quality field notes and data. We offer ownership-based rewards and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in civil engineering or surveying or equivalent experience.
• LSIT or minimum eight years as a crew chief.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Experience operating field equipment: Trimble GPS, Robotic, Total Station.
• Part 107 licensure is preferred.
• Physical work capability including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of one or more survey technicians and meets deadlines by organizing, directing, and maintaining field crew production.
• Performs office and field tasks for land surveying and civil engineering projects, understanding project scope.
• Follows company procedures and state requirements to ensure data formats are correct.
• Communicates progress with Registered Land Surveyor and Office Manager in writing and verbally.
• Makes technical decisions when unsupervised within limits of authority.
• Maintains neat, accurate field notes and supervises sketches and data collection.
• Performs boundary survey calculations and manages client relations.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and PPE is used.
• Records time, mileage, and field change orders for projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering or surveying or equivalent experience

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic

Total Station

Trimble Business Center

Trimble Geomatics Office

Job description

Moore Engineering, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews, deliver precise survey data, and keep projects running smoothly. This hands-on, outdoors-oriented role emphasizes technical problem-solving and teamwork within Colorado communities.

The successful candidate will supervise technicians, coordinate field and office tasks, and ensure safety while maintaining high-quality field notes and data. We offer ownership-based rewards and a collaborative culture.