Survey Crew Chief

Celebrating more than 40 years of success and continued growth, ESP Associates has built a reputation for delivering quality surveying and geospatial services across the AEC industry. We are seeking motivated Survey Crew Chief to join our team in Greensboro, NC. This is a great opportunity to work on diverse land surveying projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact.

We're proud to offer more than a place to build your career; we offer a team you can be part of. Our multidisciplinary environment brings together professionals across engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geosciences, SUE, and CEI, with plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the workday. From team outings and volunteer events to company-wide step challenges, summer celebrations, and friendly competitions, there's always an opportunity to get involved, get to know your coworkers, and have a little fun along the way!

As a Survey Crew Chief , you will be responsible for performing survey field operations, including boundary, topographic, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS, and existing conditions surveys, utilizing conventional, robotic, and GPS equipment. This is an opportunity for an experienced SUE professional who is already coordinating projects to further their career within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Responsibilities:

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate field operations and supervise survey crews effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews on a variety of land surveying projects utilizing 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, with lodging and meal per diem provided.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding fieldwork as required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in land surveying, preferred
• Associate's degree in surveying/geomatics, civil engineering or 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 considered a plus
• DOT and route survey experience considered a plus
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Company Information & Benefits:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses