Lead Surveyor - Field Operations & Data Mapping

CoVolt Power; Hillsdale (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Survey Lead to manage field survey teams for utility-scale projects across North America. You will supervise data collection, maps, plans, and legal descriptions, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years as a surveyor, strong leadership, and travel readiness; you will coordinate with the Construction Manager to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Surveyor or equivalent role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills, including experience with survey equipment and software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of surveyors in the field, ensuring that they have the necessary resources and support to complete the job.
• Oversee the survey work, including the collection of data and the preparation of maps, plans, and legal descriptions.
• Ensure that the survey work meets all necessary standards and regulations.
• Interpret survey results and make decisions about survey methods and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and provide updates on the progress of the project.
• Maintain and update survey equipment and ensure that the survey team is properly trained and equipped to complete the job.
• Work closely with the Construction Manager to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Technical surveying skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Survey equipment

Survey software

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a Survey Lead to manage field survey teams for utility-scale projects across North America. You will supervise data collection, maps, plans, and legal descriptions, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years as a surveyor, strong leadership, and travel readiness; you will coordinate with the Construction Manager to keep projects on time and within budget.