Survey Crew Chief

Pennoni; Milton (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations for Transportation & Land Development projects in the Milton, DE area. This full-time role emphasizes accurate surveying, boundary and topographic work, and coordinating crew activities in the field.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of field surveying experience, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency with total stations, GPS, robotic instruments, and data collection software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional field/land surveying or construction experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and field surveying operations with various measurement methods.
• Maintain proficiency with total stations, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
• Prepare field notes and drawings for survey calculations.
• Instruct and train survey crew in methods, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Perform QA/QC checks and assist in project data collection.

Skills

Field surveying experience

Bridge surveying

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Stations

GPS systems

Robotic instruments

Data collectors

Leica Geosystems HW & SW

RTS (Robotic Total Stations)

Faro 3D Scanners

MS Excel

Job description

We are hiring for a Survey Crew Chief to contribute to our Transportation & Land Development projects on a full-time, direct basis in the Milton, DE area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead complex bridge surveying operations by measuring for a variety of factors: roadway layout, underground utilities, slope & elevation, etc.
• Lead field surveying operations with geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
• Maintain proficiency with the operation of total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
• Gather field survey data with a variety of methods: conventional, robotic, Global Positioning System (GPS), aerial (e.g.: drones), etc.
• Adjust & operate surveying instruments (e.g.: prisms, total stations, GPS/electronic distance-measuring equipment, auto-levels, etc.).
• Prepare field notes & drawings in order to perform complex survey calculations.
• Maintain the ability to work independently as well as part of a small crew (up to 3 people).
• Instruct and train survey crew in surveying & mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
• Perform computations as well as QA/QC checks.
• Safely operate ATV, UTV, or similar vehicle (depending on the project & resources available).
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to delivering excellent customer service exemplified by the finished work product; this person is expected to deliver high-quality work for both support services as well as tangible end-products.
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying and/or Construction.

This person will be expected to work in the field so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License and have a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of relevant Surveying training; active Survey credentials is a plus!
• Experience working with Surveying for Transportation and Land Development projects; experience working on bridge projects is strongly preferred!
• Experience working in field-based roles with physically-demanding tasks.
• Proven expertise with modern Survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: Total Stations, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with Leica Geosystems HW & SW, RTS (Robotic Total Stations), GPS, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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