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Survey Crew Chief

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
disability
Life insurance
retirement savings

Job Description

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in various sectors including buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment. As part of one of the world's foremost professional services firms, WSP USA operates with a strong commitment to serving local communities by employing over 15,000 experts across more than 300 offices in the United States. The company fosters a collaborative and flexible work environment while offering comprehensive benefits that promote health and financial stability throughout an employee's career. WSP's professional team includes engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management specialists who together... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior surveying experience
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
  • ability to carry survey equipment and supplies
  • must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
  • valid driver's license
  • proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior surveying experience with easements, rights of way, plats, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, property descriptions, and GPS surveys
  • excellent communication skills
  • field note taking
  • good math skills
  • ability to work as a one-person crew as necessary
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
  • ability to carry survey equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings
  • experience with both public and private sector work (e.g. state, city, county, utility districts, and private land development)
  • competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
  • must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening, including a valid driver's license
  • proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Job Duties

  • Supervise survey crew (1-2 staff crews)
  • keep accurate, organized and complete field notes
  • communicate with office staff on daily basis
  • operate and maintain robotic instrument, total stations, sdata collector, GPS (fast static, RTK and VRS), digital levels
  • use and obtain historical data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for land surveying activities
  • follow state-specific standards of practice to provide professional survey assistance that accounts for accurate survey data and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications
  • assist with writing surveying reports summarizing site inspection and survey findings and conclusions
  • generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports
  • work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, project control, and technicians on assigned survey tasks
  • perform weekly instruments calibrations in order to maintain their accuracy
  • ensure that both you and your crews comply daily with WSP and client specific safety guidelines and provide required safety documentation and records
  • engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project survey activities
  • remain current in latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices
  • exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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