Survey Crew Chief

WSP in the U.S.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and mentoring

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief in Asheville, NC to lead survey crews and ensure accurate field data collection. This role involves operating advanced survey equipment, maintaining safety guidelines, and collaborating across teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of surveying experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety standards. Opportunities for growth and local work with minimal travel are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in surveying, including easements and boundary surveys.
• Physically mobile in construction sites and capable of carrying equipment in various environments.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Survey Crew and maintain accurate field notes.
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments and equipment.
• Communicate daily with office staff and coordinate project activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Field note taking

Good math skills

Self-leadership

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

GPS surveying

Experience with public and private sector work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Surveying or related fields (preferred)

Tools

Leica-based survey equipment

Robotic instruments

Total stations

GPS

Job description

Survey Crew Chief

Location: Asheville, NC

Overview

WSP is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead and supervise survey crews, ensuring accurate and complete field data while maintaining a safe work environment. The role offers ongoing training and mentoring, opportunities for promotion, and a stable backlog of local work with minimal travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Survey Crew (1‑2 staff crews)
• Keep accurate, organized and complete field notes
• Communicate with office staff on a daily basis
• Operate and maintain robotic instrument, total stations, sdata collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), digital levels
• Use and obtain historical data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for land surveying activities
• Follow state‑specific standards of practice to provide professional survey assistance that accounts for accurate survey data and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications
• Assist with writing surveying reports summarizing site inspection and survey findings and conclusions; generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, project control, and technicians on assigned survey tasks
• Perform weekly instrument calibrations to maintain accuracy
• Ensure that both you and your crews comply daily with WSP and client specific safety guidelines and provide required safety documentation and records
• Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project survey activities
• Remain current in latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant post‑education experience in surveying with experience in easements, rights of way, plats, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys
• Excellent communication skills, field note taking, good math skills, ability to work as a one‑person crew as necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
• Experience with both public and private sector work (e.g., state, city, county, utility districts, and private land development)
• Competent self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening, including a valid Driver’s license
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Leica‑based survey equipment (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of various DOT survey and SUE experience
• Transmission and distribution line survey experience
• Knowledge of FAA sUAS Part 107 requirements and sUAS pilot licensure with relevant flight experience
• Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology or related areas
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.