Land Survey Crew

Pennoni•Berryville, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring for a Survey Crew position to support its Land Surveying operations in the Berryville, Virginia area on a full-time, direct basis. The role leads field crews conducting geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering projects. It requires collecting and processing field data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial methods, operating and adjusting surveying equipment, preparing field notes and drawings, performing computations and quality checks, and training crew members in surveying methods, equipment use, and field safety. The position also involves safely operating an ATV, UTV, or similar vehicle when required by the project and available resources. The employee is expected to deliver excellent customer service and high-quality work products, and may be assigned additional tasks as needed. Pennoni describes itself as a multi-disciplinary engineering firm and an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. The company emphasizes innovation, career growth, supportive teammates, workplace culture, and pride in employees’ contributions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of professional experience in field or land surveying and/or construction.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Experience in field-based roles involving physically demanding tasks.
Expertise with modern survey methods, best practices, and technologies.
Proficiency with relevant technologies and tools, such as total stations, HDLS, and GIS.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a self-motivated manner while multitasking and prioritizing multiple assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Completion of relevant surveying training; active survey credentials are a plus.
Experience with Leica Geosystems hardware and software, robotic total stations, GPS, and/or Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead a field survey crew conducting geodetic surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
Maintain proficiency in operating total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
Collect field survey data using conventional, robotic, GPS, aerial, and other methods.
Adjust and operate surveying instruments, including prisms, total stations, GPS and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and auto-levels.
Prepare field notes and drawings to support complex survey calculations.
Instruct and train survey crew members in surveying and mapping methods, equipment use, and field safety procedures.
Perform computations and quality assurance and quality control checks.
Safely operate an ATV, UTV, or similar vehicle, depending on project requirements and available resources.
Deliver excellent customer service and high-quality work products for support services and tangible end products.
Complete additional tasks as needed.