Land Survey Crew Chief

Tesoro Group • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Land Survey Crew Chief to lead field survey crews in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, supporting renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, boundary, topographic, and ALTA survey projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on survey professional who can lead crews, operate modern survey equipment, maintain accurate field data, and deliver high-quality results while supporting safe and efficient project execution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proven experience in land surveying or a related field, including strong knowledge of surveying principles, field procedures, construction staking, control networks, boundaries, ALTA surveys, and topographic surveys.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and mentor survey crews while working independently and solving field problems with sound judgment.
• Proficiency operating total stations and GPS/GNSS equipment in static and RTK modes; familiarity with scanners, LiDAR, data collectors, and field technology preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, survey drawings, maps, plats, specifications, and related project documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, reliability, and commitment to quality work.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including THC, required.
• OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain, required.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience may be considered.
• Experience with commercial and residential land development, public infrastructure, renewable energy, utility-scale, or remote project assignments preferred.
• Knowledge of Public Land Survey System monument search and recovery preferred.
• Experience coordinating field activities with survey technicians, engineering staff, contractors, and project managers preferred.
• Proficiency or exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson, Revit, MicroStation, ArcGIS, GIS applications, schematics, 3D scanning, LiDAR, or similar drafting and mapping software preferred.
• FAA Part 107 UAS License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor survey crew members while managing daily field operations on construction, land development, infrastructure, renewable energy, boundary, topographic, ALTA, and design survey projects.
• Perform field surveying, construction staking, boundary location, topographic mapping, ALTA surveys, design surveys, and project data collection using GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, scanners, LiDAR, differential levels, data collectors, and related equipment.
• Interpret plans, maps, plats, drawings, specifications, and legal descriptions to complete field assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Collect, analyze, transfer, and document survey data, including field notes, sketches, data files, reports, equipment logs, and project records.
• Organize field staking materials, set survey markers, and direct site preparation or brush clearing as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, contractors, clients, and internal teams to communicate project status, progress, and issues.
• Maintain strong client and coworker relationships through clear communication, professionalism, sound judgment, and quality service.
• Follow all company safety, quality management, equipment maintenance, division, regional, and company policies.
• Protect, clean, and maintain survey equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and field gear.

Benefits

• strong compensation
• per diem benefits for eligible travel assignments
• opportunities to work with modern survey technology
• chance to grow with a team that values safety, precision, innovation, and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED