Survey Technician Party Crew Chief

Mead & Hunt; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, based in Charleston, WV, seeks a Surveyor Technician Party Crew Chief for our transportation team. You’ll work outdoors, travel regionally, and support field and office surveying tasks.

Responsibilities include operating robotic total stations, GPS units, data collectors, and performing construction staking, topo, and boundary surveys. Strong communication, teamwork, and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field; 4 years of experience or 6 years of related field experience respectively.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and office surveying tasks
• Operate and support the use of surveying equipment including robotic total stations, GPS units, and data collectors
• Support construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys
• Download, organize, and manage field data, notes, and drawings
• Maintain survey vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure readiness and safety
• Follow established safety procedures and work effectively in outdoor environments
• Communicate clearly with team members, clients, and field representatives
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project teams

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Dependable

Proactive in the field

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Survey data processing software

Job description

At Mead & Hunt, we’ve been designing, building, and improving communities for over 125 years. We are a nationally recognized, full-service architectural, engineering, planning, and construction services firm united in our vision to shape the future by putting people first.

We’re looking for a Surveyor Technician Party Crew Chief to join our growing transportation team - someone who enjoys working outdoors, collaborating with great people, and seeing the direct results of their work in the field. This position is based out of our Charleston, WV, with travel to project sites throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with field and office surveying tasks


• Operate and support the use of surveying equipment including robotic total stations, GPS units, and data collectors


• Support construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys


• Download, organize, and manage field data, notes, and drawings


• Maintain survey vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure readiness and safety


• Follow established safety procedures and work effectively in outdoor environments


• Communicate clearly with team members, clients, and field representatives


• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project teams

Required

• Associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience OR 6 years of related field experience


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites


• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain

Preferred

• Knowledge of surveying tools, equipment, and field procedures


• Familiarity with fundamental math and surveying calculations


• Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation, or survey data processing software (a plus, not required)


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Attention to detail and willingness to learn


• Ability to follow direction and safety protocols


• Dependable, organized, and proactive in the field

Why Mead & Hunt?

At Mead & Hunt, we’re not just offering a job - we’re inviting you to be part of a legacy. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in our people and empower them to grow while shaping the future of our communities.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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