Survey Crew Chief

Stantec•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Survey Crew Chief performs surveying, mapping, and data collection under the guidance of a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor or Survey Project Manager. The role supports Professional Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers on a variety of projects, including work involving land boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, topographic features, building features, construction staking, utilities, and spatial data analysis. The position primarily involves field work, with exposure to the elements and inclement weather; travel may be necessary. Depending on experience, office duties may also be available. The role offers opportunities to use surveying instruments and equipment such as laser scanners, GPS, robotic total stations, drones when FAA Part 107 certified, remote-controlled boats for bathymetric work, and data collectors. Survey staff have opportunities to advance their careers, including toward Professional Licensure.

Requirements

Experience performing field boundary, topographic, and land title surveys, and construction staking.
Well-developed understanding of field survey methods and calculations.
Ability to operate Trimble Data Collectors, GPS, Robotic Total Stations, and relevant survey equipment.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D, Trimble Business Center, and related software.
Excellent cooperative skills and ability to work efficiently with a team.
Strong communication, time management, organization, and deadline-management skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Associate degree or technical school diploma/certificate in a related program with at least 2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

FAA Part 107 certification for operating drones.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate measurements and calculations.
Record field data.
Supervise the survey field crew.
Ensure completion dates and budgets are met.
Ensure consistent application of operating standards and safety practices.
Use Trimble Business Center to transfer data to the proper location on the computer network and acquire data for field use.
Assist in preparing survey drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D software.
Identify hazardous situations and apply safety procedures and company standards.
Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment safely.
Drive a company or personal vehicle to reach job sites when required.