Lead Survey Technician

Ulteig

Saint Louis Park (MN)

On-site

USD 44,427 - 60,270

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a motivated Survey Crew Chief in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. In this role, you will gather field survey data, manage survey crews, and ensure compliance with standards for various projects, including municipal and energy-related surveys.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Surveying and experience with survey equipment and software. The position provides a strong growth path within an employee-owned company, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.

Compensation ranges from $32.25 to $43.75 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

2 years of related experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate all survey field equipment.
Maintain clear and accurate daily survey notes and perform field checks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct the survey crew for project compliance.
Participate in various survey projects and maintain project equipment.
Mentor the survey crew and build strong relationships with team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

AutoCAD experience

Survey data processing software knowledge

Trimble GPS operation

Robotic Total Station operation

Laser Scanner operation

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

Laser Scanner

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

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

The Survey Crew Chief will 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.
The role participates in the execution of numerous survey projects and interacts with their respective team leader, prepares/maintains project equipment/supplies, and works with all members of the survey team to accomplish the daily tasks.
The Survey Crew Chief is a mentor to the survey crew and will be looked upon to build strong relationships with said crew, 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.
Will 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, Power Point, 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.

Compensation

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.)

Benefits