ISG

Multidisciplinary employee-owned design and consulting firm

Land Survey Crew Chief

Architecture & Civil EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeNorth Olmsted, OH, USA$20 - $50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Fundamental experience and eagerness to learn are needed; formal education in surveying, civil engineering, or geographic information systems is optional.
Familiarity with survey hardware, including Trimble, Leica, or Topcon equipment, is required.
A working knowledge of Robotic Total Stations and GPS is required.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
Willingness to travel out of town for projects is required.
Comfort working outside is required.
Experience in construction staking and performing ALTA, boundary, and topographic surveys is required.

Responsibilities

Collect quality field survey data at a speed appropriate to each project and task.
Prepare field drawings and high-quality notes for each project in accordance with company and survey standards.
Become familiar with provided survey hardware.
Assemble the instruments and measuring devices needed for various survey work assignments.
Ensure the proper equipment is loaded and charged for the next assignment.
Provide positive client and public relations while encountering people in the field.
Be accountable to other team members to complete assigned tasks and recognize team members' performance.
Process LiDAR sensor data into point clouds, adjust it to survey control, and prepare quality assurance and quality control reporting.
Extract mapping features from photogrammetry and mobile and terrestrial point clouds to create base map deliverables for design or planning activities.
Travel to job sites as required for this primarily field-work position.
Adapt to taking on tasks outside one's comfort zone.

Imagine a world where every piece of land is precisely mapped, and every boundary is crystal clear. As a Land Survey Crew Chief, you turn raw data into powerful insights, guiding the creation of tomorrow’s infrastructure. This team member would work on a variety of projects within our Public Works, Water, Commercial, and other business units while utilizing innovative industry leading equipment.

Our Land Survey team serves public and private clients throughout the country. We are a full-service and multi-disciplinary firm, performing award-winning work in planning, design, survey, and construction.

Collect quality field survey data at an adequate speed (specific to each project and task)
Prepare field drawings and high-quality notes of each project in accordance with ISG and survey standards
Become familiar with all the provided survey hardware; Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc
Assemble all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete various types of survey work assignments
Responsible for seeing that the proper equipment is loaded and charged for the next assignment
Provide positive client/public relations as individuals are encountered in the field
Be a team player and be accountable to other members of the team to complete assigned tasks and recognize performance of team members
Process LiDAR sensor data into point clouds, adjusting to survey control, QA/QC reporting
Extract mapping features from photogrammetry, mobile and terrestrial point clouds to create base map deliverables for design or other planning activity

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

You may have formal education in surveying, civil engineering, or geographic information systems (GIS). You may not. What we need is someone with some fundamental experience, eagerness to learn and enjoys being outside.

This is primarily a field-work position. Travel to job sites will be required, therefore, a valid driver's license with a good driving record is necessary. Even while in the field, Geospatial Specialists have access to technology and experts.

We don't hire survey or construction staff with the intention to lay them off over winter, they are a crucial part of our team at ISG. That said, we are seeking someone who is very adaptable and willing to take on tasks that may be outside their comfort zone.

Additional qualifications include:

Familiarity with survey hardware including Trimble, Leica, Topcon, etc
A working knowledge of Robotic Total Stations, and GPS
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong communication, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel out of town for projects
Comfortable and enjoy working outside
Experience in construction staking, performing ALTA, boundary and topographic surveys

About the Company

ISG

Multidisciplinary employee-owned design and consulting firm

ISG is a 100 percent employee-owned, multidisciplinary design and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience. It serves multiple markets and brings together experts from different fields to collaborate on projects, giving clients access to a broad knowledge base, practical creativity, and wide perspectives. Its approach combines long-standing client relationships with cross-disciplinary teams to translate client goals into integrated solutions across planning, design, and advisory services. Unlike firms that are siloed by discipline, ISG differentiates itself through employee ownership, deep collaboration, and a culture that emphasizes trust, accountability, and broad industry insight. The goal is to help clients succeed by delivering well-rounded, feasible solutions that consider economics, aesthetics, engineering, and community impact.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mankato, MN
Founded: 1973

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