Survey Crew Chief - Utility Infrastructure Projects

Westinghouse Electric Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC through WECTEC Staffing Services seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief to support utility infrastructure projects. This field-based role requires performing land surveys, using GPS and Trimble equipment, and delivering precise data for planning, design, and construction across multiple sites in Minneapolis, MN.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of surveying experience, familiarity with laser scanning, and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of land surveying experience.
• Experience using laser scanning technology.
• Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment and data collectors.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.
• Work outdoors in different weather and field conditions.
• Experience with surveying principles, procedures, and field practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic, construction, boundary, and utility-related land surveys.
• Operate GPS survey equipment, laser scanners, and Trimble data collectors.
• Collect, process, and document survey data for engineering and construction projects.
• Travel to project sites and independently complete assigned survey tasks.
• Support electric distribution, gas, transmission, and substation projects across multiple locations.
• Ensure survey work meets company standards, project requirements, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and survey team members.
• Maintain surveying equipment and ensure calibration and operation.
• Complete field documentation and provide accurate deliverables to project teams.

Skills

Land surveying

Field surveying

GPS equipment

Laser scanning

Tools

Trimble survey equipment

GPS equipment

Laser scanners

Job description

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Survey Crew Chief - Utility Infrastructure Projects

Requisition Number: 35121

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Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401 Minneapolis, US

WECTEC Staffing Services

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief to support utility infrastructure projects involving electric distribution, gas, electric transmission, and substation facilities. You will be field-based and conduct a variety of land surveying activities, including topographic surveys, construction staking, and data collection using advanced surveying technologies.

The Survey Crew Chief will work independently in the field. Using company-provided GPS equipment, laser scanners, and Trimble survey systems, the Chief will gather accurate survey data. This data supports the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of critical utility infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform topographic, construction, boundary, and utility-related land surveys.
• Operate GPS survey equipment, laser scanners, and Trimble data collectors.
• Collect, process, and document survey data for engineering and construction projects.
• Travel to project sites and independently complete assigned survey tasks.
• Support electric distribution, gas, transmission, and substation projects across multiple locations.
• Ensure survey work meets company standards, project requirements, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and survey team members.
• Maintain surveying equipment and ensure calibration and operation.
• Complete field documentation and provide accurate deliverables to project teams.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of land surveying experience.
• Experience using laser scanning technology.
• Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment and data collectors.
• Computer and technology skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently.
• Work outdoors in different weather and field conditions.
• Experience with surveying principles, procedures, and field practices.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $45.00/hour to $50.00/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC