Survey Party Chief in Melville

Energy Jobline ZR; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Field Crew Chief to lead field survey crews, oversee on-site data collection and staking, and ensure safety and quality on schedule. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical surveying skills, crew management experience, and good judgment in the field.

Responsibilities include planning surveys (boundary, topo, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking), operating total stations and GNSS, maintaining field notes, data transfers to CAD/GIS, and enforcing OSHA safety

Qualifications

• Leadership and crew management experience.
• Strong field surveying knowledge and judgment.
• Safety-focused leadership in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks, manage crew schedules, and ensure efficient field workflows.
• Train new crew on equipment, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Represent CSE PC on client sites with professional conduct.
• Plan and execute boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and route surveys.
• Set up and operate surveying instruments: total stations, GNSS, levels.
• Perform precise measurements, control traverses, and establish survey control.
• Prepare field notes and sketches; transfer data to CAD/GIS staff.
• Enforce OSHA safety policies; conduct toolbox talks and pre-job briefings.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot field equipment; coordinate repairs.
• Complete time sheets, equipment logs, and field reports on time.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Field survey knowledge

Attention to safety

Tools

Total stations

GNSS/GPS

Level instruments

Data collectors

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Field Crew Chief leads field survey crews, oversees on-site data collection and staking, enforces safety and quality standards, and coordinates closely with project managers and office staff to deliver accurate survey products on schedule. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical skills, crew management experience, and excellent judgment in the field.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Assign daily tasks, manage crew schedules, and ensure efficient field workflows.


• Train new crew members on equipment, procedures, and safety protocols.


• Maintain professional conduct and represent CSE PC on client sites.

Field Surveying & Technical Work

• Plan and execute boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction staking, as-built, and route surveys.


• Set up and operate surveying instruments: total stations, robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors.


• Perform precise measurements, control traverses, and establish survey control.


• Conduct site reconnaissance and prepare field notes and sketches.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of field data; perform on-site checks and QA/QC.


• Prepare and maintain clear, legible field notes and electronic data files.


• Coordinate data transfer to CAD/GIS staff; verify processed data and final deliverables.


• Review and sign off on fieldwork before submission to project managers.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies; conduct toolbox talks and pre-job safety briefings.


• Maintain safe operation of vehicles and equipment; ensure PPE use.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot field equipment; coordinate repairs and replacements.


• Manage field supplies and ensure vehicles and trailers are stocked and organized.

Administrative

• Complete time sheets, equipment logs, and field reports accurately and on time.


• Assist with estimating field time and resources for proposals when requested.