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Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Survey Crew Chief - Rail Services

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Three to five years of experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief is required.
  • Strong understanding of land surveying principles and field procedures is required; railroad survey experience is preferred but not required.
  • Experience operating GNSS and robotic total station equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of control networks and quality assurance/quality control procedures is required.
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently with limited supervision is required.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • Ability to travel 80% or more throughout the United States is required.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and working safely in active railroad and construction environments is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage survey field operations on rail-related projects.
  • Plan and coordinate travel logistics, lodging, transportation, and field schedules.
  • Maintain, transport, and operate survey equipment, including GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, terrestrial scanners, and UAV equipment as required.
  • Ensure compliance with Olsson Railroad safety policies and railroad-specific safety requirements.
  • Perform survey data collection in accordance with established survey standards, project requirements, and railroad procedures.
  • Conduct topographic, boundary, construction staking, H&H, rail bridge structural, utility, as-built, and control surveys on active railroad corridors.
  • Coordinate daily activities with project managers, clients, railroad representatives, and field personnel.
  • Train, mentor, and oversee survey technicians and field staff.
  • Maintain field notes, documentation, and quality control procedures.
  • Identify and communicate potential project risks, safety concerns, schedule impacts, and operational challenges.

Desired Qualifications

  • FAA Part 107 certification and UAS/Lidar experience are preferred but not required; willingness to obtain certification within six months of hiring is acceptable.
  • Railroad survey experience is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, NE
Founded
1956

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