Senior Crew Chief or Survey Crew Chief

Senior Survey Crew Chief Or Survey Crew Chief

Forge ahead with WSB. We are seeking a Senior Survey Crew Chief or Survey Crew Chief to add to our growing team. The ideal person will live in Southern Minnesota or Sioux Falls. You will work in the field and remotely without the need to report into an office daily.

You will lead field operations that ensure accurate, dependable survey data for a wide range of projects. We're looking for a skilled surveying professional who can manage daily crew activities, coordinate across multiple project teams, and maintain consistent technical standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives outdoors, works efficiently in changing conditions, and brings strong experience with GPS and total station equipment. If you are an engineering technician, party chief, surveyor, or inspector with surveying experience based in Southern Minnesota or Sioux Falls, SD and align with our collaborative, forward-thinking culture, we invite you to apply and forge ahead with WSB.

What you will do:

• Lead all day-to-day operations of a survey crew for boundary, topographic and construction surveys for a wide variety of public and private projects.
• Direct and lead survey crew operations.
• Interoperate construction plans.
• Ensure proper set-up and calibrations.
• Use and maintenance of field equipment.
• Operate various types of survey equipment.
• Upload and download survey data into computer or survey controller.
• Travel within 100 miles, including overnight stays, is sometimes required.

What you will bring:

• Experience in construction, topographic, right of way and boundary surveys is preferred, education only, can be considered.
• A two-year degree in civil engineering technology or land surveying OR two or more years of crew chief or other supervisory experience (preferred).
• Ability to schedule between multiple projects and communicate with project managers, inspection staff and contractors.
• Ability to operate Trimble/Leica GPS, Total Stations, and other survey equipment.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation/Geopak (preferred).
• Experience performing construction staking on large complex transportation projects (preferred).
• This position could be filled by an LSIT or a Professional Land Surveyor (preferred).

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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