Survey Crew Chief

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Education reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Starkville, MS seeks a Survey Crew Chief to join our growing firm. This role will lead field survey operations, collect and supervise data, and ensure safety and accuracy in measurements. Travel to job sites is required.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in land surveying, a high school diploma or GED, and capability to work outdoors with strong communication skills. Apply now to be part of a top ENR Design firm with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) required.
• Minimum 3 years’ land surveying experience.
• Work outdoors; exposure to environmental elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the field survey crew and data collection.
• Ensure adherence to survey procedures and safety requirements.
• Operate survey instruments and data collection equipment to obtain accurate field measurements.
• Coordinate with crew and office for timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Land surveying

Team supervision

Verbal and written communication

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma or GED

Vocational surveying/engineering tech coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STARKVILLE, MS

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

STARKVILLE, MS

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership. If you have the desire to learn and excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right position for you. Neel-Schaffer, an Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design firm with offices in nine states, has an immediate opportunity for a Survey Crew Chief to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in our Starkville, MS office. Travel will be required. This critical position performs complex engineering surveying tasks associated with survey field operations. The Survey Crew Chief will act independently and as part of a team supervising all phases of work in the field. While leading a field survey crew with a hands-on approach, the Survey Crew Chief will both collect and supervise the collection of survey data. The Survey Crew Chief is responsible for managing and directing field personnel, ensuring adherence to survey procedures and safety requirements, and operating survey instruments and data collection equipment to obtain accurate and reliable field measurements.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) and a minimum of 3 years’ land surveying experience


• Vocational school including course work in engineering technology or surveying, preferred


• Working environment includes outdoors, with exposure to environmental elements


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Valid Driver’s License


• Good organizational skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Basic computer skills are required; including knowledge of Microsoft Office products


• Travel is required, clean driving record

Neel-Schaffer Offers An Excellent Employee Benefits Package That Includes

• Health insurance, including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options


• Prescription Drug coverage


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• Short-term and Long-term Disability


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life and Accidental Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with robust company match and investment assistance


• Paid holidays


• Vacation leave


• Education Reimbursement Opportunities


• Employee Referral Bonus


• Company provided truck/vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer