Senior Field Survey Crew Chief

WSB; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief or Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations and ensure accurate survey data for diverse projects. The ideal candidate will manage daily crew activities, coordinate across project teams, and uphold technical standards in varying outdoor conditions.

Applicants should have strong GPS/Total Station experience and be based in Southern Minnesota or Sioux Falls, SD, with allowance for travel.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent with surveying experience.
• Ability to operate Trimble/Leica GPS and Total Stations.
• Experience in boundary, topographic, and construction surveys preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day survey crew operations for boundary, topo, and construction surveys.
• Direct and coordinate survey crew activities across projects.
• Interoperate construction plans and ensure correct set-up and calibration of equipment.
• Maintain and use field equipment; operate various survey instruments.
• Upload/download survey data to computer or survey controller.
• Travel within 100 miles, including overnight stays, as needed.

Skills

Crew leadership

Project coordination

GPS/Total Station proficiency

Weather and terrain adaptability

Valid driver's license

Education

Two-year degree in civil engineering technology or land surveying

LSIT or PLS preferred

Tools

Trimble GPS

Leica GPS

Total Stations

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

WSB is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief or Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations and ensure accurate survey data for diverse projects. The ideal candidate will manage daily crew activities, coordinate across project teams, and uphold technical standards in varying outdoor conditions.

Applicants should have strong GPS/Total Station experience and be based in Southern Minnesota or Sioux Falls, SD, with allowance for travel.