Survey Crew Chief | Reality Capture & Laser Scanning

Centurion-Planning-; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Planning & Design is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief with 3D laser scanning and reality capture expertise to join our geospatial team in Grapevine, Texas. This role blends field leadership with advanced scanning technologies on projects from airports to municipal infrastructure.

You’ll lead field crews, plan terrestrial laser scanning, establish survey control, and coordinate with LiDAR processing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible surveying experience with crew leadership.
• Experience with terrestrial laser scanning or 3D reality capture.
• Strong knowledge of survey control, coordinate systems, and georeferencing.
• Experience operating professional survey equipment, preferably Leica systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey crews performing topographic, boundary, control, and construction surveys.
• Plan and execute terrestrial laser scanning and reality capture operations.
• Establish and verify survey control for accurate point-cloud registration and georeferencing.
• Operate UAV, robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, terrestrial laser scanners, and related surveying equipment.
• Coordinate with LiDAR processing team to ensure field data meets project requirements.
• Perform field-level quality control and troubleshoot data acquisition issues.
• Train and mentor field personnel in surveying techniques and scanning workflows.

Skills

Terrestrial laser scanning

3D reality capture

Survey crew leadership

Georeferencing

Leica equipment operation

Point-cloud software

Field data quality control

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics

CST certification

Tools

Leica Total Station

Leica Cyclone

REGISTER 360

Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Help Us Capture the World in 3D.

Centurion Planning & Design is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief with 3D laser scanning and reality capture expertise to join our growing survey and geospatial team in Grapevine, Texas.

This isn't a traditional survey crew chief position. You'll work with advanced surveying and scanning technologies on projects ranging from major commercial airports and complex infrastructure to municipal improvements and private development.

We're looking for a hands-on professional who enjoys fieldwork, understands survey accuracy and control, and knows how to turn complex site conditions into reliable, high-quality data. Travel will be necessary to support our project assignments nation wide.

What You'll Do

• Lead field survey crews performing topographic, boundary, control, and construction surveys.
• Plan and execute terrestrial laser scanning and reality capture operations.
• Establish and verify survey control for accurate point-cloud registration and georeferencing.
• Operate UAV, robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, terrestrial laser scanners, and related surveying equipment.
• Coordinate with our LiDAR processing team to ensure field data meets project requirements.
• Perform field-level quality control and troubleshoot data acquisition issues.
• Support airport infrastructure, transportation, municipal, and commercial development projects.
• Train and mentor field personnel in surveying techniques, equipment operation, and scanning workflows.
• Maintain equipment, field documentation, safety standards, and production schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers to plan efficient field operations and meet deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including crew leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with terrestrial laser scanning or 3D reality capture.
• Strong knowledge of survey control, coordinate systems, and georeferencing.
• Experience operating professional survey equipment, preferably Leica systems.
• Familiarity with point-cloud registration software such as Leica Cyclone, REGISTER 360, or comparable platforms.
• Ability to independently plan field assignments and lead crews.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile LiDAR, SLAM scanning, or NavVis systems.
• Airport surveying or other complex infrastructure project experience.
• Familiarity with CAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other geospatial software.
• Experience integrating conventional survey data with laser scanning deliverables.
• CST certification or relevant surveying education.

Why Centurion?

Centurion Planning & Design is a growing, multidisciplinary engineering, planning, surveying, and geospatial firm with offices throughout Texas and projects across the country.

Our survey professionals work alongside engineers, airport planners, and geospatial specialists on challenging infrastructure projects. We invest in advanced technology and give our employees the opportunity to help shape how that technology is used.

At Centurion, you'll find:

• Exposure to major aviation and infrastructure projects.
• Advanced survey and reality capture technologies.
• Opportunities to expand your technical skills and leadership responsibilities.
• A collaborative team that values initiative and practical problem-solving.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A growing organization where your contributions make a visible difference.

Ready to take the lead?

Join Centurion Planning & Design and help us deliver the next generation of survey and reality capture services.