Land Survey Crew Chief

Pennoni • Raleigh, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Survey Party Chief to join its field surveying operations in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The role is responsible for the daily operation of a survey crew on geodetic, boundary, topographic, construction staking, and other land surveying projects. The crew chief manages field operations, follows proper surveying procedures, collects accurate data, maintains efficient operations, documents work clearly, and ensures adherence to project specifications. The position requires field leadership, technical surveying knowledge, attention to detail, and work in outdoor environments with varying site conditions.

The Survey Party Chief leads and trains a crew of up to two people, manages and maintains surveying equipment, performs field data collection and on-site computations, and completes quality checks. The role also includes preparing detailed field notes, sketches, and calculations for activities such as leveling, traversing, drainage structure inventories, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and cross-section surveys. Safe operation of ATVs, UTVs, or similar vehicles may be required based on project conditions. The position emphasizes high-quality work and customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in land surveying and/or construction.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors across varying site conditions.
• Technical knowledge of surveying procedures and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience leading a field crew.
• Relevant surveying training and active survey credentials such as LSIT or similar.
• Experience with Leica Geosystems hardware/software, Trimble Geospatial hardware/software, robotic total stations, and Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and GIS applications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities, excellent communication skills, and ability to multitask in a self-motivated environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct a survey crew on boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
• Operate and maintain total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
• Collect field data using conventional, robotic, GPS, and aerial/drone methods.
• Adjust and calibrate prisms, total stations, auto-levels, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
• Prepare detailed field notes, sketches, and calculations for surveying activities including leveling, traversing, drainage structure inventories, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and cross-section surveys.
• Instruct and train crew members on surveying methods, equipment use and maintenance, and required field safety procedures.
• Perform on-site computations and QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy.
• Safely operate ATVs, UTVs, or similar vehicles when required by site conditions.
• Deliver high-quality work products and customer service.

What This Job Offers

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