Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey team in Baltimore, MD. This position serves as a field survey technician performing crew chief duties on a field survey crew. The equipment used by WRA survey crews are robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, electronic data collectors, differential levels, and various hand tools necessary to perform the necessary measurements at the project sites. WRA also has 3-D terrestrial scanners for certain surveys. The surveys performed by WRA may be for Land Development, Transportation, Government, Architecture, Environmental, and Infrastructure projects. The types of survey performed may be topographic, control, boundary, right of way, cross-section, construction stakeout, or terrestrial scanning depending on the project needs. These field surveys may occur within Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Success in this position may present opportunity for advancement within the WRA Survey Department when vacancies or department growth occur.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a robotic total station, in robotic mode and manual mode.
• Operate GNSS receivers in several modes: base and rover RTK, network RTK, and Static occupations.
• Operate a Carlson or Trimble field controller for data collection and for stakeout.
• Understand the correct way to locate topographic features to ensure complete mapping and contours can be developed from the field data.
• Keep track of inventory of field supplies in work vehicle.
• Keep detailed field notes and sketches.
• Periodic maintenance and adjustment of survey equipment.
• Operate 3D terrestrial scanner.
• Perform calculations necessary as needed.

Requirements:

All applicants must have the following qualifications:

• High School degree or state equivalent certificate required 
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience 
• Experience in many types of surveys: Control, GPS, Topographic, Boundary, Right of Way, Stakeout, and Differential Leveling. 
• Experience in the use and maintenance of surveying equipment, such as total stations, GNSS receivers, levels (optical or digital).
• Ability to work outdoors, year-round, in various types of weather conditions. 
• Ability to walk over various types of uneven terrain, in woods, on roads, streams, and fields. 
• Ability to accommodate occasional overnight travel, typically on a weekly basis.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment or supplies, 40 lbs. or so, over uneven terrain and be able to open manholes, etc. with the appropriate tools provided.
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain security clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Applicants with the following preferred qualifications will be strongly considered:

• Associate or bachelor degree preferred. 
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Carlson or Trimble Software, feature code lists, and attributes.
• Experience in surveys for various state Departments of Transportation, such as MDOT, DelDOT, and PennDOT.
• Experience with survey calculations, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, etc. 
• CST certification.
• LSIT certification or PLS license.

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions): 

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: 

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs. distances up to a 1/2 mile.
• Driving to and from project sites, which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 100 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.

The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000 per year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. 

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Position #: 2933