Survey Technician - Southern California

Blew-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Paid vacations

Paid parental leave

Per diem

Overtime incentives

Year-end bonuses

Boots allowance

Company Truck

Cell phone provided

Company Equipment

Job summary

Blew & Associates, P.A. is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey teams and ensure high-quality deliverables for projects nationwide. You will oversee data collection, processing, and coordination with project managers while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years of crew-chief experience, strong survey skills, and proficiency with Carlson AutoCAD and field instruments. Occasional travel and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief.
• Strong understanding of surveying concepts and practices.
• Proficient in the use of survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors.
• Part 107 license is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with CAD software, Carlson AutoCAD, is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee survey activities in the field and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Collect data for ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys; locate boundaries, pins, improvements, utilities.
• Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
• Perform project research as needed and follow instructions from project managers.
• Communicate daily with the Field Project Manager regarding field schedule and progress.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Maintain survey equipment and troubleshoot field issues; ensure safety and efficiency; meet schedules and budgets.
• Travel regionally and nationally often; work overtime including weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Survey concepts

Field supervision

Education

3 years as Survey Crew Chief

Tools

Carlson AutoCAD

Total Stations

GPS receivers

Data collectors

Job description

Blew & Associates, P.A. is a leading national firm specializing in land surveying, engineering, and environmental services, boasting over 130 years of industry experience. We are seeking a Survey Crew Chief to meet the growing demands of our clients nationwide. The selected candidate will oversee survey activities conducted in the field and ensure the quality of all survey deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting data to ensure the completion of a project:
  • Locating boundary, pins, improvements, utilities, etc., while performing various project types, including ALTA, boundary, construction staking, and topographic surveys.
  • Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
  • Perform project research as needed.
  • Follow instructions and work orders from project managers.
  • Communicate daily with your Field Project Manager to confirm if you are on track to complete your field schedule and inform them when you are behind or ahead of schedule.
• Physical work environment demands:
  • Ability to safely traverse and navigate rugged terrain in remote areas.
  • Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wet, and muddy conditions, with high/precarious places.
  • Ability to transport heavy equipment to various job sites (regularly lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting/moving up to 100 pounds).
  • Ability to travel regionally and nationally often.
  • Ability to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients, contractors, and team members
• Ensure that projects are completed safely and efficiently, adhering to project schedules and budgets
• Maintain survey equipment and troubleshoot issues that arise in the field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief
• Strong understanding of surveying concepts and practices
• Proficient in the use of survey equipment such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors
• Part 107 license is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with CAD software, specifically Carlson AutoCAD, is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on delivering high-quality work on time and within budget

• 95% coverage of health benefits including Medical and Dental with optional family and/or dependent enrollment paid by employee at a group rate
• 50% company contribution towards Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
• 401(k) matching program: company match 100% of your deferrals up to 3% of your compensation, plus 50% of your deferrals over 3% not exceeding 5% of your compensation
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability with employee buy up options
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance Coverage with employee buy up options
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Paid vacations
• Paid parental leave
• Per diem for any overnight stay
• Overtime incentives
• Possible year-end bonuses based on performance and tenure
• Apparel allotments for boots and work attire
• Company Truck
• Company Paid Cell Phone
• Company Equipment