Senior Survey Crew Chief - Field Leader, 80% Travel (VA)

Woolpert; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Career development opportunities

Health, life, and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead our Survey & Geomatics team in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on field surveys, data collection, and crew leadership across diverse projects, with up to 80% travel within Virginia and occasional travel along the East Coast and Midwest.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of survey methods, safety, and data processing, plus the ability to mentor junior team members and work under the Survey Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field, or five years of related experience.
• Proficient in operating survey instruments and software, including total stations and GNSS receivers.
• Ability to lead survey crews and ensure data quality and safety in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys (boundary, topographic, construction, as-built).
• Operate and maintain survey equipment (total stations, GNSS, laser scanners).
• Prepare detailed field notes and sketches documenting survey activities.
• Adhere to project requirements, goals, and schedules set by the Survey Team Leader.
• Provide basic guidance and training to junior crew members and evaluate performance.

Skills

Leadership

Written communication

Survey principles

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

5 years of related experience

Tools

Total stations

GNSS receivers

Laser scanners

Data collectors

Survey software

Job description

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Survey Crew Chief to lead our Survey & Geomatics team in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on field surveys, data collection, and crew leadership across diverse projects, with up to 80% travel within Virginia and occasional travel along the East Coast and Midwest.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of survey methods, safety, and data processing, plus the ability to mentor junior team members and work under the Survey Team Leader.