Lead Survey Technician

Ulteig; United States; Hybrid; USD 44,427 - 60,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig is hiring a Survey Crew Chief to manage field survey data and project layouts across multiple locations in the United States. You will lead a survey crew, ensure compliance with project standards, and mentor team members. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Surveying and relevant experience with survey equipment.

Benefits include flexible workplace options, employee ownership, and a competitive pay range from $32.25 to $43.75 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is a plus.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation and new technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the survey crew to ensure field surveys are completed.
• Prepare and maintain project equipment and supplies.
• Mentor the survey crew and build relationships with team members.

Skills

Operating survey field equipment

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying

LSIT or Certified Survey Technician (CST)

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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.

Locations of interest: Fargo Office | Fargo, ND 58104, USA, Bismarck Office | Bismarck, ND 58504, USA, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA, Minneapolis Office | St. Louis Park, MN 55416, USA, Austin, TX Office | Austin, TX 78727, USA.

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, interact with team leaders, prepare and maintain project equipment and supplies, and work with all survey team members to accomplish daily tasks.
• Mentor the survey crew and build strong relationships with 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.
• Participate in control, construction, boundary, topographic, route, retracement, and ALTA-type surveys for 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 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) are a plus.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Maintain clear and 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.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

As a purpose-driven organization, Ulteig has built a culture focused on people for over 80 years. We prioritize flexibility, collaboration, and investment in our employees to help them achieve their goals.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range: $32.25 - $43.75 per hour. Factors that may determine your actual salary include job-specific skills, education, training, location, number of years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the same role.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace