Survey Crew Chief

WSB; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking an engineering technician/survey professional to lead day-to-day survey crew operations across boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for diverse projects.

The role requires coordinating with project managers, inspection staff, and contractors, with travel including overnight stays as needed. Proficiency with GPS, total stations, and CAD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in construction, topographic, right of way and boundary surveys.
• Two-year degree in civil engineering technology or land surveying; two or more years of crew chief or other supervisory experience (preferred).
• Ability to operate Trimble/Leica GPS, Total Stations, and other survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day operations of a survey crew for boundary, topographic and construction surveys.
• Direct and lead survey crew operations; Interoperate construction plans.
• Ensure proper set-up and calibrations, use and maintenance of field equipment.

Skills

Surveying experience

Crew chief supervision

Communication with PMs

Weather/terrain adaptability

Construction staking

Team leadership

Education

Two-year degree in civil engineering technology or land surveying

LSIT or PLS preferred

Tools

Trimble/Leica GPS

Total Stations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/Geopak

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. If you are an engineering technician, party chief, surveyor, or inspector with surveying experience based in Southern Minnesota or Sioux Falls, SD and align with our collaborative, forward-thinking culture, we invite you to apply and forge ahead with WSB.

What You Will Do

• You will lead all day to day operations of a survey crew for boundary, topographic and construction surveys for a wide variety of public and private projects.
• Direct and lead survey crew operations;
• Interoperate construction plans,
• Ensure proper set-up and calibrations,
• Use and maintenance of field equipment;
• Operate various types of survey equipment;
• Upload and download survey data into computer or survey controller.
• Travel, including overnight stays, is sometimes required.

What You Will Bring

• Three or more years of experience in construction, topographic, right of way and boundary surveys
• A two-year degree in civil engineering technology or land surveying; two or more years of crew chief or other supervisory experience (preferred)
• Ability to schedule between multiple projects and communicate with project managers, inspection staff and contractors
• Ability to operate Trimble/Leica GPS, Total Stations, and other survey equipment
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation/Geopak (preferred)
• Experience performing construction staking on large complex transportation projects (preferred)
• This position could be filled by an LSIT or a Professional Land Surveyor (preferred)

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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