Survey Crew Chief

EVS, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EVS, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is seeking a qualified Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey crew engaged in various types of surveying projects. Responsibilities include managing boundary traverses, location surveys, and documentations of the survey work.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, 4 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in operating total stations. Familiarity with Trimble GPS is a plus. Must be prepared for out-of-town assignments and safety-related certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• MnDOT and Railroad staking experience a plus.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Run a survey crew for mapping and construction projects.
• Document all phases of survey work.
• Engage in boundary traverses, location surveys, and staking commercial developments.

Skills

Total station operation

Trimble GPS usage

Algebra and trigonometry calculations

Good handwriting skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years of college preferred

LSIT or Certified Survey Technician Level 3

Job description

Since 1979, EVS has been serving our clients' Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Land Surveying and Environmental needs. Our firm offers services to meet the demands of a variety of projects for private corporations, governmental agencies, contractors, developers, and architects. Our team consists of a combination of Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Land Surveyors, and support personnel.

Job Description

We are looking for a Survey Crew Chief to run a survey crew for mapping and construction projects. This candidate will be supervisor of a field survey crew engaged in various types of surveys including performing boundary traverses, location surveys, level runs, retracement surveys, staking subdivisions, bridges, highways and commercial developments. The crew chief will document all phases of survey work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 4 years’ experience as a Survey Crew Chief. Two years of college preferred.
• LSIT or Certified Survey Technician Level 3 also preferred.
• MnDOT and Railroad staking experience a plus.
• Ability to understand and operate total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities.
• Must have the ability to run Trimble GPS and robotic total stations
• Ability to work with computer programs and perform calculations such as algebra and trigonometry and compute arcs, angles and distances from surface data.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to walk long distances and be able to lift 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Availability for out-of-town work a plus.
• Must have good handwriting skills for marking lath and recording field notes.
• Must have or be prepared to obtain OSHA 10-hour training, Railway Safety training and additional project related safety certifications.

Additional Information

EVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.