Survey Crew Chief

ESP Associates, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO & paid holidays

Health, vision & dental insurance

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews on conventional, robotic and GPS surveying projects. The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to travel to off-site assignments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of land surveying experience, an associate degree in surveying/geomatics or related field, and familiarity with Excel, CAD, Trimble software and GPS equipment. SIT/PLS is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying experience
• Associate’s degree in surveying/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field preferred
• SIT or PLS preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Excel, navigational programs, CAD programs and Trimble Business Center preferred
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers and robotic total stations considered a plus
• DOT and route survey experience considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Supervise field crews during conventional, robotic and GPS land surveying projects
• Ability to travel out of town on assignments

Job description

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Survey Crew Chief

Regular Full-Time Wilmington, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5510

ESP Associates, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Survey Crew Chief in Wilmington, NC. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm!Responsibilities:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise field crews during various conventional, robotic and GPS land surveying projects
• Ability to travel out of town on assignments.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in land surveying required (preferably in construction staking environment)
• Associate’s degree in surveying/geomatics, civil engineering or related field preferred
• SIT or PLS preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigational programs, CADD programs and Trimble Business Center preferred
• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers and robotic total stations considered a plus
• DOT and route survey experience considered a plus
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

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)