Senior Field Survey Lead — Travel-Heavy, Boundary & Topo

Woolpert, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey & Geomatics team in Virginia Beach, VA.

This technical leadership role drives field surveys, data collection, and quality control across boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built projects. You will operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GNSS, laser scanners), mentor junior crew members, and coordinate travel up to 80% on statewide projects.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or five years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, methods, and practices.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time within Virginia and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, data collectors).
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches documenting survey activities.
• Communicate with the Survey Team Leader and monitor project progress to meet timelines.

Skills

Field surveying

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Data collection

Safety compliance

Education

Education in surveying or Geomatics or Civil Engineering, or 5 years experience

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Laser scanners

Data collectors

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey & Geomatics team in Virginia Beach, VA.

This technical leadership role drives field surveys, data collection, and quality control across boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built projects. You will operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GNSS, laser scanners), mentor junior crew members, and coordinate travel up to 80% on statewide projects.