Survey Crew Chief

ESP Associates•Fort Mill, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ESP Associates is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join its team in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The role performs survey field operations for boundary, topographic, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS, and existing conditions surveys using conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment. The position involves coordinating field operations and supervising survey crews on a variety of land surveying projects. It requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physically demanding fieldwork as needed. Out-of-town travel for project assignments may be required; lodging and meal per diem are provided. ESP is a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning firm with professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. The company describes opportunities for employees to connect through team outings, volunteer events, company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to coordinate field operations and supervise survey crews effectively.
Demonstrated ability to lead field crews on a variety of land surveying projects using conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in field measurements, data collection, and documentation.
Willingness to travel out of town for project assignments.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding fieldwork as required.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s MVR policy.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in land surveying preferred.
Associate’s degree in surveying/geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field preferred.
SIT or PLS preferred but not required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, navigational programs, CADD programs, and Trimble Business Center preferred.
Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations is a plus.
DOT and route survey experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform survey field operations for boundary, topographic, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS, and existing conditions surveys.
Coordinate field operations and effectively supervise survey crews.
Lead field crews on a variety of land surveying projects using conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in field measurements, data collection, and documentation.
Travel out of town for project assignments as needed.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding fieldwork as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of Volunteer Time Off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.
Lodging and meal per diem for out-of-town project assignments.