Survey Crew Chief: Lead Field Surveys (Travel Included)

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and advancement

Support staff assistance

Daily Per Diem

Travel time paid

Lodging provided

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a skilled Survey Crew Chief in Albuquerque to lead field surveys, oversee a crew, and ensure accuracy across horizontal and vertical control, ROW and boundary work. You will coordinate with engineers and project managers, use a range of surveying instruments, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive surveying experience, and willingness to travel about 65% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as Survey Crew Chief.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preference for Trimble equipment experience.
• Willingness to travel 65% of the time from Albuquerque.
• FAA Part 107 UAS license is preferred.
• Construction layout and staking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a survey crew in field surveys while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, other surveyors and project managers on project requirements and progress.
• Perform field surveys using total stations, GPS, terrestrial scanning, UAS, levels, and related instruments.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment annually.
• Prepare detailed field notes, sketches, images and reports documenting survey activities.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior surveyors to enhance skills and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with laws and industry standards governing surveying practices.
• Assist with construction layout and staking per project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying

Field surveys

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trimble equipment

Robotic total stations

GPS receivers

Digital levels

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a skilled Survey Crew Chief in Albuquerque to lead field surveys, oversee a crew, and ensure accuracy across horizontal and vertical control, ROW and boundary work. You will coordinate with engineers and project managers, use a range of surveying instruments, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive surveying experience, and willingness to travel about 65% of the time.