Survey Crew Chief

Clear Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead and manage land survey operations. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree or equivalent and strong CAD and data collection skills. Responsibilities include conducting in-field surveys, preparing and verifying mathematical calculations, and maintaining records. This full-time role requires excellent mathematical knowledge and the ability to work autonomously. The company values diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensuring equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• P.S. or L.S.I.T. preferred but not required.
• Current, valid Driver's License.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Above average mathematical knowledge and ability to operate tablets and computers.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead and assigns monitoring work to staff in land survey operations.
• Leads and participates in boundary and topography survey operations.
• Prepares and verifies calculations related to surveying.
• Conducts project research and performs survey operation.
• Maintains accurate survey records and documentation.

Skills

Data collection basics

CAD skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Mathematical knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Survey Crew Chief – Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC)

PEC is a family of professionals committed to energizing communities, shaping the future, and guiding the way. Our vision is to be a solutions firm, committed to partnerships with growth and community longevity. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with additional locations in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado, our staff of more than 350 hold professional engineering licenses in all 50 states.

We work across the nation and worldwide on a variety of projects, from highways to hospitals, water towers to wind turbines, stadiums to sidewalks, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction in performing various land survey operations.
• Leads and participates in a variety of land survey operations such as boundary, topography, leveling, design, and maintaining horizontal and vertical control networks operating and utilizing a full range of survey equipment including basic computer skills.
• Prepares and verifies mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering; computes and adjusts angles, distances, bearings, traverses, and elevations; interprets and computes field data, and evaluates for accuracy and completeness; maintains accurate survey and non-survey related records in the form of field notes, reports, and sketches; maintains vertical and horizontal control notes in files, field book, and computer.
• Conducts project research, secures equipment, uses safety techniques, performs the survey operation, handles the equipment, records data, and performs other associated duties for the purpose of delivering a successful project.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records, logs, diaries, and/or other related documentation.
• Analyzes record data, deeds, and plats for property and boundary control.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning surveying activities.
• Tracks and maintains survey supplies such as stakes and marking equipment; ensures safety devices are present and in use as appropriate; may place traffic control devices and/or direct traffic.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• P.S. or L.S.I.T. preferred but not required.
• Current, valid Driver's License.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Data collection basics, CAD skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Possesses above average mathematical knowledge and ability to operate tablets and computers.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Management

Industries: Design Services