| Location | Muscatine, IA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
We are seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead and perform a variety of land surveying projects, including boundary surveys, property surveys, construction staking, and topographic surveys. The ideal candidate will have strong technical surveying knowledge, hands-on experience with modern surveying equipment, and the ability to manage field operations independently or alongside a survey crew.
The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for overseeing daily field activities, ensuring accurate data collection, maintaining project quality, and completing surveying assignments efficiently and safely.
Lead and perform various land surveying projects, including boundary, property, ALTA, topographic, and construction staking surveys.
Conduct floodplain surveys and as-built record surveys.
Manage daily field operations and coordinate activities with survey crew members.
Operate robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and differential levels.
Perform field measurements, collect survey data, and ensure accuracy of survey results.
Work independently on certain surveying projects when required.
Set up, operate, and maintain surveying instruments and equipment.
Assist with projects involving bathymetric sounding equipment, terrestrial laser scanners, and survey-grade drones.
Maintain accurate field notes, survey records, and project documentation.
Communicate effectively with team members and project stakeholders.
Identify and resolve field-related surveying challenges.
Minimum of 5 years of professional land surveying experience.
Experience performing boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, floodplain surveys, and as-built surveys.
Hands-on experience operating robotic total stations, GPS equipment, and differential levels.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD required.
Experience with Civil 3D and Leica surveying equipment is preferred.
Ability to lead a survey crew and work independently when necessary.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to work outdoors in varying field conditions.