Land Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Career with Soltesz

Soltesz is seeking an experienced and dependable Land Survey Crew Chief to join our team in Waldorf, Maryland. This position is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surveying professional who enjoys leading field crews, working with modern survey equipment, and contributing to civil engineering and land development projects throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The Land Survey Crew Chief will provide technical support to the Director of Surveys and Field Coordinator, direct the daily activities of field technicians, and help ensure that survey work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable company standards, state requirements, and industry practices. 

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical support to the Director of Surveys and Field Coordinator
• Lead and provide day-to-day guidance to survey field technicians
• Direct smaller projects under the supervision of the Director of Surveys
• Perform field survey activities in accordance with company standards, state requirements, and surveying industry practices
• Promote a safety-focused work environment by ensuring that crew members follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment
• Oversee the condition, organization, inventory, loading, and maintenance of the crew vehicle and survey equipment
• Direct the crew’s use of equipment, preparation of field sketches and notes, and electronic data collection
• Supervise the daily downloading of data collector information
• Prepare daily data logs, topographic and staking reports, and field change orders 

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of experience working as part of a survey field crew
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in trigonometry and basic surveying computations
• Experience operating and working with total stations, data collectors, GPS equipment, and associated software
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to walk on project sites and lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license 

Why Join Soltesz?

Soltesz is a long-established civil engineering firm serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Our multidisciplinary services include site engineering, landscape architecture, environmental science, and surveying. Our commitment to excellence begins with employing talented, energetic, and driven professionals. 

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and dental benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A family-friendly work environment
• The opportunity to work with experienced professionals on a variety of projects 

Join Soltesz and bring your field experience, technical knowledge, and commitment to safe, accurate survey work to our growing team.

Please submit your résumé for consideration.

Soltesz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.