Survey Crew Chief

Westwood-Professional-Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief to lead a field survey team, collect data for design activities, perform boundary surveying, and provide sketches for construction layouts.

The role requires operating GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors; mentoring crew; and ensuring safety and quality policies are followed across projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively lead a survey crew and train/mentor crew members.
• Must operate a total station and GPS in static and RTK modes for control networks, boundaries, ALTA’s, topography, and staking.
• Physically capable of field work and driving to sites; OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to internal and external clients.
• Perform field work for land surveying scopes including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography.
• Organize field staking materials and transfer files between devices and office folders.
• Operate GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors.
• Communicate project status and progress to office teams; maintain client relationships.
• Adhere to Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies.

Skills

Lead field crew

Survey fieldwork

Operate GPS/Total Station

Boundary surveying

Communication with clients

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surveying or related

Tools

Total Station

GPS devices

Survey Scanners

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.. is currently searching for a qualified full-time Survey Crew Chief. This position will lead a survey team in the field collecting data to support design activities, boundary surveying, providing sketches, and layout to support construction activities.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to internal and external clients
• Perform field work for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA, and topography for various project types
• Organize field staking materials as necessary
• Operate GPS, total stations, scanners, and data collectors
• Transfer files between data collectors and internal company project folders
• Provide communication to the office teams regarding project status, daily progress and issues
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and coworkers
• Adhere to the company’s Safety, Quality Management and Equipment Maintenance policies
• Ensures division, regional, and company policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Physical Requirements

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
• Ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk long distances
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions subject to weather, insects, and changing environments

Required Experience:

• Ability to effectively lead a survey crew and train/mentor survey crew members
• Must be able to operate a total station and GPS in both static and RTK modes surveying activities pertaining to control networks, boundaries, ALTA’s, topography, and construction staking.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a valid license and clean driving history
• OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid or ability and willingness to acquire it
• Must be able perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence
• Basic “office suite” computer skills

Preferred Experience

• An Associate’s Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or related area of study
• Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff
• FAA Part 107 UAS License

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.