Senior Survey Crew Chief: 3D Scanning & Reality Capture

Centurion Planning & Design, LLC; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Exposure to advanced surveying tech

Job summary

Centurion Planning & Design, LLC seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief with 3D laser scanning and reality capture expertise for its Grapevine, Texas team. You will lead field crews, plan scanning and data capture, and ensure georeferencing accuracy on projects from airports to municipal developments.

Travel nationwide is required. The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, data quality, and mentoring junior staff while coordinating with LiDAR processing teams and project managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible surveying experience including crew leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with terrestrial laser scanning or 3D reality capture.
• Strong knowledge of survey control, coordinate systems, and georeferencing.
• Experience operating professional survey equipment, preferably Leica systems.
• Familiarity with point-cloud registration software such as Leica Cyclone, REGISTER 360, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to independently plan field assignments and lead crews.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews performing topographic, boundary, control, and construction surveys.
• Plan and execute terrestrial laser scanning and reality capture operations.
• Establish and verify survey control for accurate point-cloud registration and georeferencing.
• Operate UAV, robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, terrestrial laser scanners, and related surveying equipment.
• Coordinate with LiDAR processing team to ensure field data meets project requirements.
• Perform field-level quality control and troubleshoot data acquisition issues.
• Support airport infrastructure, transportation, municipal, and commercial development projects.
• Train and mentor field personnel in surveying techniques, equipment operation, and scanning workflows.
• Maintain equipment, field documentation, safety standards, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers to plan efficient field operations and meet deadlines.

Skills

Crew leadership

Surveying concepts

Plan field assignments

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

CST certification

Tools

Leica equipment

Leica Cyclone

REgister 360

Job description

Centurion Planning & Design, LLC seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief with 3D laser scanning and reality capture expertise for its Grapevine, Texas team. You will lead field crews, plan scanning and data capture, and ensure georeferencing accuracy on projects from airports to municipal developments.

Travel nationwide is required. The role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork, data quality, and mentoring junior staff while coordinating with LiDAR processing teams and project managers.