Survey Crew Chief

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a land surveying professional to join our Geomatics team in Ohio. You will perform surveying and mapping on a variety of projects, using laser scanners, GPS, robotic total stations, drones (if FAA Part 107 certified), and data collectors under a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor or Survey Project Manager.

This field‑heavy role offers travel, career growth toward licensure, and a strong emphasis on safety, quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related certificate with 3+ years field experience.
• Experience with field boundary and topographic surveys.
• Able to operate surveying equipment including GPS and Robotic Total Stations.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and Trimble software.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate measurements and calculations.
• Record field data.
• Supervise survey field crew.
• Ensure project deadlines and budgets are met.
• Maintain safety practices per company standards.
• Assist in preparing survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D.

Skills

Field surveying

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Construction staking

AutoCAD Civil3D

GPS/Robotic Total Stations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree or related certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Trimble Business Center

GPS

Robotic Total Stations

Laser scanners

Drones

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Accurate data is the top priority for our Geomatics team. Through our work, we measure, process, and analyze spatial data. On, above and under the earth’s surface we are providing our clients a full range of Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping services. Join a team of inspired and talented professionals who continually find inventive ways to get the job done safer, better, faster, and smarter using laser scanners, drones, LiDAR, remote controlled boats, and traditional survey techniques.

Your Opportunity

We provide our clients a full range of surveying and mapping services. Through our work, we define land boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, land surface and under water topographic features, building features, construction staking, utilities, and analyzing all types of spatial data for our internal and external client’s projects. You will have the opportunity to operate multiple surveying instruments such as laser scanners, GPS, robotic total stations, drones (if FAA Part 107 certified), remote controlled boats (bathymetric) and data collectors supporting our Professional Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers on a variety of projects.

We provide the opportunity for our survey staff to advance their individual careers including the ultimate goal of Professional Licensure. You will perform surveying, mapping, and data collection work under the guidance of a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor or a Survey Project Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate measurements and calculations.
• Recording of field data.
• Supervising survey field crew.
• Ensuring completion dates and budgets are met.
• Ensuring consistent application of Stantec’s operating standards and safety practices.
• Utilizing Trimble Business Center to transfer data to the proper location in the computer network and to acquire data for field use.
• Assist in the preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D software.
• Identify hazardous situations and apply safety procedures and company standards.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Maybe required to drive company or personal vehicle to reach job sites.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience performing field boundary, topographic, land title surveys, and construction staking.
• Well-developed understanding of field survey methods and calculations.
• Ability to operate Trimble Data Collectors, GPS, Robotic Total Stations, and relevant survey equipment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D, Trimble Business Center and related software.
• Excellent cooperative skills and working efficiently with a team.
• Strong skills in communication, time management, organization, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or technical school diploma/certificate in a related program with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Position will primarily be field work with exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Travel maybe necessary. Dependent on experience, office duties would be available. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | OH | Columbus
Other Locations: United States | OH | Cincinnati
Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 21/07/2026 07:07:34
Req ID: 1006846

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.