Woolpert

Woolpert

Survey Crew Chief

Houston, TX · Exec

No sponsorship$22k-$38kDetected 10 hours ago
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About the role

  • Woolpert is hiring a Survey Crew Chief to join our dynamic Survey team in Texas.
  • The Survey Crew Chief is a technical position within the survey and geomatics discipline, responsible for leading a survey crew in the field for various types of projects, including land title, transportation, energy, aviation, and land development surveys.
  • Under the guidance of the Survey Team Leader, this role involves performing field survey work, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a survey crew to conduct field surveys, including boundary, topographic, construction, and as-built surveys.
  • Operate and maintain survey equipment such as total stations, GNSS receivers, laser scanners, levels, and data collectors.
  • Preparing detailed field notes and sketches to document survey activities.
  • Assist in monitoring project progress, troubleshooting issues, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budget constraints.
  • We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value.

Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or five (5) years of related experience.
  • Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
  • Ability to travel overnight and work overtime as needed.
  • Pass a pre-employment driver's license background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record, as required by our insurance company.
  • Must successfully pass periodic drug testing as required by company policy.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Good physical condition and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms, bend and climb and/or balance.
  • Ability to use tools and equipment.
  • Ability to use tools and equipment. For instance, tape measure, cloth / steel tape, machete, hammer, shovel, pick axe.

Nice to have

  • Strong understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering standards (ASCE 38-22), utility mapping techniques, the ability to operate ground penetrating radar, and electromagnetic locators is preferred.

Compensation

  • $22k-$38k

Company info

  • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  • Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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