Survey Crew Chief in Lafayette

Energy Jobline ZR; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Job summary

Vester and Associates, Inc. is seeking a motivated Survey Crew Chief to lead field crews in Lafayette, LA. You will operate total stations and GPS gear, perform construction staking, and support data collection for CAD drafting using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, precise measurements, and collaboration with the office to ensure survey data quality and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Operates survey equipment to collect field data accurately.
• Leads construction layout surveys and staking to meet project specs.
• Maintains field notes and survey records for CAD drafting and verification.
• Collaborates with survey office teams on CAD drafting projects (AutoCAD/Civil 3D).
• Familiar with ALTA, topographic surveys, and legal description verifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment such as total stations and GPS systems to collect accurate field data.
• Lead construction layout surveys and construction staking to ensure project specifications are met precisely.
• Prepare and set up field equipment, including tripods, level rods, and hand tools for various survey tasks.
• Conduct land surveys such as ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and legal description verifications.
• Collaborate with survey office teams to perform data collection for CAD drafting projects using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Maintain detailed field notes and records of survey data.

Skills

Survey equipment operation

Construction layout & staking

Field data collection

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Legal descriptions (ALTA)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Survey Crew Chief to join our dynamic surveying team. In this vital role, you will lead survey crews by operating and maintaining survey equipment, setting up construction and land surveys, and supporting accurate data collection. Your energetic approach will contribute to successful project completion, ensuring precision in land development, construction staking, topographic mapping, and boundary surveys. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in land surveying technology while working on diverse projects that make a tangible impact.

Duties

• Operate survey equipment such as total stations and GPS systems to collect accurate field data.
• Lead construction layout surveys and construction staking to ensure project specifications are met precisely.
• Prepare and set up field equipment, including tripods, level rods, and hand tools for various survey tasks.
• Conduct land surveys such as ALTA (American Land Title Association) surveys, topographic surveys, and legal description verifications.
• Collaborate with survey office teams to perform data collection for CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drafting projects using AutoCAD/Civil 3D software.
• Maintain detailed field notes and records of survey data.

Skills ( but will train)

• Strong understanding of trigonometry, geometry, algebra, and math principles essential for precise measurements and calculations.
• Proficiency in operating surveying equipment such as total stations, GPS/GNSS systems (including Trimble), and levels.
• Experience with CAD software including AutoCAD/Civil 3D, is a plus.
• Knowledge of construction layout surveys, construction staking procedures, schematics interpretation, and land surveying standards.
• Excellent field surveying skills combined with the ability to operate hand tools safely.
• Understanding of legal descriptions related to property boundaries and land titles; experience with ALTA surveys .
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining attention to detail; heavy lifting may be required occasionally.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members and supporting project documentation.

Join our team as a Survey Crew Chief where your energy fuels precision! Bring your enthusiasm and your contributions will help shape projects that stand the test of time!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Work Location: In person

Company Description

Vester and Associates, Inc. has been continuously involved in many aspects of commercial and residential surveying and engineering in Tippecanoe County since 1961. The firm was originally established by Burton S. Vester. Patrick N. Cunningham became the owner in July of 1977. We have provided all types of professional surveying and civil engineering services which include: complete design of streets; sanitary sewer and drainage plans for several commercial and residential developments of private developers; control surveys for Purdue University, the City of Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County; right-of-way engineering; engineering surveys; construction stakeout; and also construction management. Currently we have 2 Licensed land surveyors, and a Licensed professional engineer.

Company DescriptionVester and Associates, Inc. has been continuously involved in many aspects of commercial and residential surveying and engineering in Tippecanoe County since 1961. The firm was originally established by Burton S. Vester. Patrick N. Cunningham became the owner in July of 1977. We have provided all types of professional surveying and civil engineering services which include: complete design of streets; sanitary sewer and drainage plans for several commercial and residential developments of private developers; control surveys for Purdue University, the City of Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County; right-of-way engineering; engineering surveys; construction stakeout; and also construction management. Currently we have 2 Licensed land surveyors, and a Licensed professional engineer.