Survey Crew Chief

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to lead field surveying activities on a variety of projects throughout the region while working with advanced survey technology and supporting successful project delivery across multiple industries.

Our Bridgeport office is one of the region's largest multidisciplinary engineering offices, bringing together more than 130 engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals. As part of our survey team, you'll collaborate with office and field staff while supporting boundary, topographic, construction, and infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while continuing to expand your technical expertise and leadership responsibilities. We provide a steady workload, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative environment where experienced survey professionals can make a meaningful impact on project success and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily survey field operations while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met
• Perform and manage boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, route surveys, photo control surveys, and construction stakeout projects
• Operate robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, data collectors, and other modern survey equipment
• Collect, document, and verify field data to support accurate project deliverables
• Maintain detailed field notes, sketches, diagrams, and survey records
• Coordinate with project managers, professional surveyors, engineers, contractors, and clients to support project objectives
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to survey technicians and field crew members
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, standard operating practices, and project requirements
• Perform routine maintenance and care of survey equipment, instruments, and survey vehicles
• Assist with field problem-solving and quality control to ensure accurate and timely completion of survey projects

What We Offer:

• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to lead a variety of surveying projects across multiple industries
• Clear career path with opportunities for continued professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, leadership development, innovation, and career advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years' survey crew chief experience;
• Skilled in the use of GPS devices, data collectors and/or Total Station;
• Work requires independent judgment and initiative;
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of land surveying;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and instruments used in computer aided drafting;
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and construction specifications, plans, and regulations related to construction;
• Knowledge of industry specific safe workplace principles and practices;
• Ability to operate motorized equipment;
• Ability to work outdoors under various field conditions;
• Valid Driver's License.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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