Lead Survey Crew Chief - Boundaries, Topo & Utilities

True Environmental; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental, seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying across New York and New Jersey. You will manage a crew, perform boundary, ALTA, topographic and utility surveys, and ensure data quality. Travel to multiple sites, supervise junior staff, and maintain equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Starting pay is $40.00–$44.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, with room for advancement within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a survey field party chief.
• Experience performing boundary, topographic, utility, pipeline surveying, and construction stake out.
• Skilled in operating surveys from boats and ATVs.
• Experience running electronic total stations, GNSS and levels.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to travel and stay overnight.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew on pipeline, boundary, ALTA, topographic, stake-out and utility surveys.
• Interface with project managers on task performance.
• QC of all field data.
• Research, recover and measure real property evidence.
• Prepare field notes, photographs, sketches, and detailed reports.
• Ensure survey equipment maintenance and calibration is current.
• Survey vehicle upkeep and schedule maintenance.
• Utilize best surveying practices to perform all survey tasks.
• Assist in training of junior team members.
• Follow all safety and security procedures.
• Represent the company with public and private sector clients.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying

GNSS

Total stations

AutoCAD

Field data processing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Land Surveying or equivalent

LSIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Field data processing equipment

GNSS equipment

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental, seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying across New York and New Jersey. You will manage a crew, perform boundary, ALTA, topographic and utility surveys, and ensure data quality. Travel to multiple sites, supervise junior staff, and maintain equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Starting pay is $40.00–$44.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, with room for advancement within the team.