Survey Crew Chief (L-2026-03)

Arora & Associates, P.C.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid federal holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer paid group term life insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company match

TransitChek

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Trenton, NJ, is seeking a Survey Crew Chief for its Land Surveying Department. The role requires a motivated leader with at least 5 years of surveying experience, proficiency in survey equipment, and a detail-oriented work ethic. Responsibilities include supervising the survey crew, ensuring accurate fieldwork, and coordinating with technicians. The position comes with a competitive benefits package, which includes paid holidays, vacation, 401K match, and life insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of surveying experience.
• Familiar with commonly used surveying terms and survey tools.
• Physically able to work outdoors and on construction sites in various conditions.
• Proficient with software for downloading survey data from the data collectors.
• Familiar with NJDOT survey standards.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather, carry equipment, and wear PPE.
• Willing to travel for out-of-town assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise work of survey crew.
• Review and research job locations for identifying landmarks and land changes.
• Supervise instrument maintenance and field calculations.
• Supervise maintenance of instruments, equipment and vehicles.
• Ensure angles, distances, and information are accurate and conform to standards.
• Keep notes, records, and sketches of work performed.
• Coordinate with CADD technicians, other surveyors and department manager to assist with final production of work performed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Surveying experience

Proficient in survey equipment operation

Familiarity with NJDOT survey standards

Tools

Total stations

Data collectors

GPS

Job description

Arora and Associates, PC is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Land Surveying Department in Lawrenceville, NJ. Applicant must be a responsible, motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills and work ethic to work in a team environment.

DUTIES

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise work of survey crew
• Locate, review, and research job locations for identifying landmarks, physical objects and significant land changes that would affect the survey
• Supervise the standard of work being performed and derive the necessary field calculations from work completed
• Supervise the maintenance of instruments, equipment and vehicles
• Ensure that angles, distances, and other collected information are accurate and conform to regulations and standards
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed
• Coordinate with CADD technicians, other surveyors and department manager to assist with the final production of work performed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of surveying experience
• Familiar with commonly used surveying terms and with the use and care of survey tools and other survey field equipment used for measuring, sighting, and leveling
• Proficient with the operation of survey equipment such as total stations, data collectors, levels, and various global positioning systems (GPS)
• Proficient with software for downloading survey data from the data collectors
• Proficient with the various methods of route surveying
• Familiar with NJDOT survey standards
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Physically able to work outdoors and on construction sites under all weather conditions, carry survey equipment and use personal protective equipment such as eyewear, gloves and masks
• Able to work overtime as required
• Willing and able to travel for out-of-town assignments
• Position is available in our Lawrenceville, NJ location.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

ABOUT ARORA and ASSOCIATES, PC

Arora and Associates, PC is a regional, full-service civil engineering and transportation design firm with a proven track record of success. We are dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Arora and Associates, PC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 8 paid federal holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Access to Teladoc and NurseLine
• Reimbursement for professional licensing and professional society dues
• Employer paid group term life insurance
• Guaranteed coverage in voluntary life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• 401K with company match
• TransitChek

EEO IS THE LAW

Arora and Associates, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Arora and Associates, P.C. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or marital status. Women, disabled persons and veterans are encouraged to apply.

APPLYING

When applying for this position reference job no. L-2026-03.

Additional information about Arora and Associates, PC is available on our website:www.arorapc.com