Survey Crew Chief

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Do you love working outdoors? NV5 has a need for a Survey Crew Chief to join its team in Meridian, ID. Come be a part of a growing Pacific Northwest NV5 team with the opportunity to be located in the ever-growing Treasure Valley of SW Idaho.

This position assists professional land surveyors by operating survey instruments and collecting information in the field and performing computations. This is primarily a field position, but it may involve some related duties in the office.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily in the field on survey control, boundary, cadastral, right-of-way, topographic and construction surveys, as Crew Chief of a one or two-person field crew in urban and remote areas.

• May perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using Trimble Business Center and Civil3D.

• Accurately run and adjust survey measuring instruments including Trimble digital levels, robotic total stations, scanning total stations, GPS receivers and Trimble data collectors.

• Must be proficient with electronic data collection systems and processes;

• Review and/or take accurate and clear notes, by recording survey measurements, descriptive data, and sketches.

• Thoroughly inspects and checks deliverables for accuracy and correctness; Deliverables include field books, electronic data collection files, and computation sheets.

• Provides coordination and serves as Lead for field survey crew personnel.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required including a background in math, geometry, and trigonometry; Bachelors or Associate degree from an approved Surveying Curriculum or related program desirable.

• 6+ years of survey experience which includes 2+ years of experience as Survey Crew Chief.

• LSIT / CST Certification preferred.

• 3D scanning experience desirable.

• Trimble Access field software with total station and GPS experience preferred.

• UAVs experience and FAA 107 certification preferred.

• Must have good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of plans and specifications.

• Demonstrated knowledge of sources of measurement errors and have thorough knowledge to perform analysis of survey data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and precision.

• Demonstrated knowledge of monumentation, construction staking and field markings.

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of boundary evidence, searching for GLO corners and accessories, property corners and other lines of public and private ownership.

• Demonstrated abilities of the following: complex problem solving, listening, reading comprehension, learning, time management, critical thinking, speaking, equipment selection, judgment and decision making, problem solving, and demonstrates "best practices" techniques and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to download field data collector into an AutoCAD drawing file and provide thorough review and edits of codes and line work.

• Must be physically able to work long hours and carry heavy loads.

• Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.

• Must be able and willing to travel up to two weeks at a time.

• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.

• Must be able to work in inclement weather.

• Valid Driver's License and ability to meet company insurability guidelines required.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.