Survey Party Crew Chief

Hillis-Carnes•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. (HCEA) is seeking Land Surveying Field Crew staff, including a Party Chief, for its Surveying, Monitoring, and Instrumentation Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The position supports projects primarily in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The crew sets up survey control and collects monitoring-point data in support of excavation and adjacent construction, as well as performs construction stakeout and data-collection surveys.

Requirements

  • Able to operate robotic total stations, field data collectors, digital levels, and GPS units.
  • Competent in coordinate geometry and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Able to work independently, solve problems, stay organized, and be accountable.
  • Excellent oral communication skills and ability to communicate via email.
  • Excellent work habits and attendance.
  • Able to carry 50 pounds over 800 feet of uneven terrain.
  • Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Leica field equipment and Leica and Carlson field data collectors.
  • Experience with Leica Captivate and Infinity software and AutoCAD with Carlson Survey office software.
  • One year of experience working on a survey field crew.
  • Two- or four-year surveying degree.
  • CST or LSIT certification.

Responsibilities

  • Set up survey control.
  • Collect data from monitoring points in support of excavation and adjacent construction.
  • Perform construction stakeout and data-collection surveys.
  • Calibrate and care for tribrachs, prism rods, total stations, and other field equipment.
  • Organize survey data on the company server.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid long-term disability, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Health benefits with a Health Savings Account option.
  • Disability benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee referral compensation.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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