Lead Survey Technician

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 32,250 - 43,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Fargo, ND, to lead field survey efforts and produce accurate project layouts across assigned projects. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to surveying standards in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

You will direct the crew, ensure quality notes, and coordinate with project leaders to meet schedules while applying evolving technology and AI tools to improve workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Surveying or equivalent preferred.
• LSIT or CST preferred.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Participate in various surveys (control, construction, boundary, topographic, route, retracement, ALTA).
• Operate survey field equipment (Trimble GPS, robotic total station, laser scanner, data controllers).
• AutoCAD experience and survey data processing software knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the survey crew to complete field surveys to standards.
• Execute survey projects, prepare equipment, and work with the team to accomplish daily tasks.
• Mentor crew members and build relationships with team and clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Adaptability to new technology

Education

AS in Surveying

BS in Surveying

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

Laser Scanner

Data collectors

AutoCAD

Survey data processing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking talented and motivated candidates for our open Survey Crew Chief opportunity. In this role, you will be responsible for gathering field survey data and completing project layouts across assigned projects. This position offers a strong path for growth, including the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become a Professional Land Surveyor within a collaborative, 100% employee‑owned company.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and direct the survey crew to ensure field surveys are completed to the standards of practice for land surveying and any project‑specific requirements.
• Participate in the execution of numerous survey projects and interact with their respective team leader, prepare/maintain project equipment/supplies, and work with all members of the survey team to accomplish daily tasks.
• Serve as a mentor to the survey crew and build strong relationships with crew members, coworkers, and clients.

What We Expect from You

• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying or equivalent preferred.
• LSIT or Certified Survey Technician (CST) preferred.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Participate in control, construction, boundary, topographic, route, retracement, and ALTA type surveys as they relate to municipal, DOT, energy, renewable wind, and solar projects.
• Demonstrated ability to operate all survey field equipment (Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Station, Laser Scanner, data controllers, etc.) a plus.
• AutoCAD experience, survey data processing software knowledge, and experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) a plus.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Maintain clear/accurate daily survey notes and perform sufficient field checks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and crew members.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $32.25 - $43.75. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job‑specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace.

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