Survey Crew Chief

ESP Associates, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc / Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Survey Crew Chief based in our Greensboro, NC office. The role involves managing field crews across boundary, topographic, ALTA, and construction layout projects, using GPS surveying and Trimble equipment.

Qualified candidates will have 4+ years in land surveying, strong organizational skills, and the ability to travel. A degree in surveying or related field is preferred, with SIT/PLS registration a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GPS surveying including static, fast static, RTK and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers and robotic total stations.
• Willingness to travel out of town on assignments.
• Associate degree or higher in surveying tech or related field; SIT/PLS preferred.
• 4+ years of land surveying experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize a field crew on diverse surveying projects.
• Computer skills include daily file submittals, data download and field sketches.

Responsibilities

• Lead a field crew for conventional, robotic and GPS surveying projects.
• Prepare field sketches, digital photos, and daily checklists and timesheets.
• Coordinate vehicles, data transfer, and project navigation tasks.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of survey data submissions.

Skills

GPS surveying

RTK/Static/VRS

Trimble data collection

Robotic total stations

Field crew management

Excel & data organization

Education

Associates degree in surveying technology

SIT/PLS registration preferred

Tools

Trimble GPS receivers

Navigation programs

Data transfer software

Job description

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Survey Crew Chief

Regular Full-Time Greensboro, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5506

ESP Associates, Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Survey Crew Chief based in our Greensboro, NC office. Project types will include boundary, topographic, ALTA, residential, commercial, various route types and construction layout.
Qualifications:

• Position requires comprehensive knowledge of GPS surveying including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations are required.
• Ability to travel out of town on assignments.
• Associates degree or higher in surveying technology, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field with registration as an SIT or PLS preferred, but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in land surveying preferred.
• Candidate will be required to demonstrate strong management and organizational skills while running a field crew in providing various conventional, robotic and GPS land surveying projects.
• Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigational programs, and Trimble Data Transfer a plus.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)