Survey Crew Chief- LEVEL DOE

KLJ•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

Under general to minimal supervision, the Survey Crew Chief provides survey support to the Resident Engineer on projects to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements. Work may include assisting with land surveys and research for construction projects of basic complexity, including visually mapping or drafting legal boundaries and the potential placement of structures, utilities, and installations. The role produces accurate and concise documentation for assigned project aspects and ensures survey responsibilities meet or exceed industry standards for design, uniformity, thoroughness, and legal compliance. The position includes field and office survey work, collaborating with engineers, scientists, technicians, and project administrators. Assigned responsibilities may require travel and schedules extending beyond a typical work week, depending on project needs. Employees must comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures and maintain current knowledge of survey techniques and practices.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior surveying experience with easements, rights of way, plats, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys.
Familiarity with land survey principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Strong research and evaluation skills and an analytical mindset.
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with survey equipment, such as a Leica Robotic Total Station, and AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or Geopak.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond a typical work week.
Willingness to travel as required by project-specific requirements.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate clearly by talking or hearing.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, compiling, researching, and analyzing data from property and utility records, deeds, land or property titles, structural plans, and other sources for land surveying activities.
Use survey instruments to perform property surveys on projects of basic complexity or scope, including boundary, existing-condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, and profile surveys.
Provide basic professional survey assistance to ensure accurate survey data and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
Assist with surveying activities for projects of basic scope and complexity within a region.
Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications concerning site observations and survey findings, using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Collaborate with professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, and project administrators on assigned survey tasks.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures related to location data, statistical documentation, studies, surveys, and construction.
Stay current with survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds and resources and follow professional conduct standards and KLJ policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.