Survey Crew Chief

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Williamsburg, Virginia and Virginia Beach, Virginia offices is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of a survey crew in the performance of Boundary/ALTA surveys, Topographic surveys, Construction and post construction surveys, and transportation surveys.

• Maintain proper care of survey equipment

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements

• Maintain documentation of all phases of survey work

• Perform public records research

• Use public records in execution of survey field work

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project

• Proficient in operation of total station with electronic data collecting capability

• Proficient in operation of GPS equipment

• Proficient in operation of auto level equipment

• Proficient in field survey methods and techniques

• Ability to perform tasks independently and to assign and review work of others\

• Possess excellent communication skills

• Proficient in fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently

• Motivated to lead and mentor others

• Desire for continued growth in the Land Surveying profession

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive professional land surveying experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying/Engineering or related field helpful, but not required

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D desirable, but not required

• Experience with Microstation, Inroads and OpenRoads desirable, but not required

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desirable, but not required

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area (anticipated to be less than 15% of assignments)

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

• Focus on learning, development, and career growth

• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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