Survey Crew Chief

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO and 10 paid holidays

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Teladoc Behavioral Medicine

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Education reimbursement

Flexible benefits plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief in our Hendersonville, NC office. The role requires leading a field crew on diverse surveying projects using GPS, robotic total stations, and Trimble data collection tools.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of land surveying experience, a strong grasp of data management, and may hold an Associates degree in surveying technology with SIT/PLS preferred. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• GPS surveying knowledge including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations.
• 4+ years of land surveying experience preferred.
• Strong management and organizational skills while running a field crew.
• Associates degree or higher in surveying technology, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field; SIT/PLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run a field crew on various conventional, robotic and GPS surveying projects.
• Prepare daily field sketches, digital photographs, and organize data.
• Complete daily checklists and timesheets; manage vehicle navigation.

Skills

GPS surveying

Trimble data collection

GPS receivers

Robotic total stations

Microsoft Excel

Navigational programs

Trimble Data Transfer

Education

Associates degree in surveying technology

SIT/PLS registration preferred

Tools

GPS data collection software

Robotic total stations

Job description

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Survey Crew Chief

Regular Full-Time Hendersonville, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5626

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Survey Crew Chief in our Hendersonville, NC office.

Qualifications:

• Position requires comprehensive knowledge of GPS surveying including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations are required.
• Associates degree or higher in surveying technology, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field with registration as an SIT or PLS preferred, but not required.
• 4+ years of experience in land surveying preferred.
• Candidate will be required to demonstrate strong management and organizational skills while running a field crew in providing various conventional, robotic and GPS land surveying projects.
• Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigational programs, and Trimble Data Transfer a plus.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses