Senior Survey Crew Chief - Field Leadership & Mapping

Barge Design Solutions; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying, mentor crew, and prepare final surveys under supervision for approval by a Registered Land Surveyor. Roles include briefing/debriefing, data processing, drafting maps, and reporting.

You will travel as needed, work outdoors in rough terrain, and carry up to 50 lbs. This position offers growth within a respected engineering and architecture firm, with opportunities to contribute to multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Surveying or equivalent with 7 years of practical experience.
• Skilled in use and maintenance of survey instruments (GPS, robotics, data collectors, level rods).
• Experience in boundary and topographic surveys, construction staking, and reading deeds/plats.
• Ability to instruct, direct, and lead field crews.
• Ability to read plats, deeds, easements, and plans.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel/overnight.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning tasks including pricing, planning, estimation, and coordination.
• Communicate with Clients, Project Managers, Surveyors, Geomaticists, and stakeholders with accurate data.
• Perform field surveying and ensure data accuracy from the field crew.
• Conduct moderately complex field calculations and determine property boundaries.
• Prepare finished grade sheets, topographic maps, and survey reports.
• Review field data and maps to ensure QA; provide coaching to the team.
• Conduct site visits and ensure QC standards.
• Research record maps, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents and maintain data records.

Skills

GPS

Robotics

Data collectors

Level rods

Field surveying

Boundary surveys

Reading plats/deeds

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Education

Two-year degree in Engineering Technology or Surveying

Tools

Survey instruments

Total Station

AutoCAD or drafting software

Job description

Barge Design Solutions in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying, mentor crew, and prepare final surveys under supervision for approval by a Registered Land Surveyor. Roles include briefing/debriefing, data processing, drafting maps, and reporting.

You will travel as needed, work outdoors in rough terrain, and carry up to 50 lbs. This position offers growth within a respected engineering and architecture firm, with opportunities to contribute to multi-disciplinary