Survey Crew Chief

Croy Engineering, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Survey Crew Chief based in Marietta, GA. The ideal candidate will supervise field operations, collaborate closely with team members, and ensure high-quality data collection and project drafting using CAD. With 100% employer-paid health benefits and a competitive salary, this full-time role involves travel across the Southeastern United States.

Benefits

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Qualifications

• Five years minimum as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Experience with GPS and CAD software.
• Ability to traverse uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all field operations and data collection.
• Provide guidance to technicians on survey equipment use.
• Draft projects to completion using CAD software.

Skills

Boundary/cadastral survey

Topographic mapping

Use of survey equipment

Field note keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

Topcon survey equipment

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the point-of-contact for clients in the field and communicate the progress of the project to the Survey Manager and/or engineer
• Supervise all field operations, such as measurements, drawing of sketches, construction staking, property corner staking, and other data collection
• Provide guidance to technicians on use of survey equipment and ensure that crew members follow standard procedures
• Operate GPS and scanning equipment with knowledge of their capabilities
• Manage daily downloading of data collectors
• Use field data and notes to draft projects to completion using CAD software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years (at minimum) experience as a Survey Crew Chief
• Boundary/cadastral survey experience
• Topographic mapping skills
• Trimble survey equipment experience (Total Station and GPS)
• Topcon survey equipment experience (Robotics and GPS)
• Ability to perform calculations and work with computer programs
• Precise field note keeping and documentation skills
• Ability to walk long distances, work overtime/nights/weekends/out of town (as needed)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle report.
• Ability to read, write, and understand plans and direction given in the English language
• Basic computer skills and the ability to create and/or edit in Microsoft Suite software
• Ability to stand for a minimum of three hours per day (up to eight hours per day)
• Ability to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven group varying in height and consistency of material, with variation of elevation 12 inches or less (i.e., mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Ability to wear and work using GPI-standard PPE (i.e., hard hats, safety vests, work boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.)

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Position Location – Marietta, Ga. (with work in Huntsville, Fayetteville, and across the Southeastern United States)
• Employment Status – Full-time
• Compensation – Negotiable (based on experience)
• Travel – Yes
• Company-Provided Benefits – 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; long-term care; and life insurance
• Additional Benefits – Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent); 401(k) savings plan with company match; wellness program; tuition reimbursement; ten paid holidays; and one month paid time off (accrued)