Survey Crew Chief

Kapur & Associates; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kapur & Associates is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field surveying efforts across boundary, topographic, and construction projects. You will operate surveying instruments, collect and verify data, and ensure accurate boundary determinations for diverse sites.

The role requires strong teamwork and 5+ years of surveying experience, with familiarity in Trimble equipment and data management. This on‑site position emphasizes safety, precise measurements, and collaboration with project teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying for boundary, topo and construction projects.
• Familiar with all types of survey equipment.
• Trimble software, preferably Trimble Access.
• UAV license is not required but would be a plus.
• AutoCAD is not required but would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate surveying equipment at job sites.
• Measure, record, and calculate data from instruments.
• Lay out and recover stakes, markings, and signifiers.
• Maintain survey monument tie sheets and data.
• Perform traverses, level loops, and GPS calculations.
• Survey land for maintenance, relocation, and rights‑of‑way.
• Contribute to construction surveys for roads, bridges, and sites.
• Define real property boundaries and resolve title discrepancies.
• Prepare field notes and data for GPS navigation and reporting.
• Ensure safety and compliance with project rules.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Strong work ethic

Precision and accuracy

Tools

Trimble software

Trimble Access

AutoCAD

Job description

Kapur & Associates is a reputable, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 400 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

At Kapur, we are looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Summary:

The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for measuring, inspecting, updating, and documenting many different types of surveys using specialized surveying instruments for the creation of topographical maps and boundary surveys as well as for construction layout purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment used at surveying job sites
• Measure, record, and calculate data based on readings from instruments
• Lay out and recover markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at job sites
• Maintains survey monument tie sheets including the horizontal and vertical data shown thereon
• Performs surveying calculations including traverses and level loops for projects involving the maintenance of the public lands survey monumentation
• Perform land surveys for maintenance, location, and relocation of section corners through use of GPS equipment and/or conventional surveying equipment
• Perform construction surveys for roads, bridges, development sites, buildings, and other properties
• Perform surveys that define the boundaries of real property and that establish rights-of-way on county roads
• Perform surveys to resolve title discrepancies
• Perform basic field calculations when requested including closing and adjusting level loops and calculating coordinate data for use in GPS navigation
• Uses a variety of instruments including levels, total stations, and GPS equipment
• Responsible for maintenance of the data collectors structurally and internally, ensuring the field data is downloaded from them daily, along with field notes and other data gathered
• Provide checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques
• Prepares documentation of surveying activities
• Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules
• Compiles notes, sketches and records of data obtained, and work performed

Other related skills:

• Strong work ethic
• Time management
• Team player
• Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Plans work and select proper tools
• Visualizes objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of surveying for boundary, topo and construction projects
• Familiar with all types of survey equipment
• Trimble software, preferably Trimble Access
• UAV license is not required but would be a plus
• AutoCAD is not required but would be a plus

Kapuris an Affirmitive Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We useE Verifyto confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

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Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Land surveying: 5 years (Preferred)
• Trimble software, or Trimble Access: 1 year (Preferred)