Overview

As a Survey Crew Chief for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Charlotte, NC office, you’ll lead and participate in field survey operations supporting a variety of projects, including boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, and construction stakeout. You’ll work both independently and with crew members under the direction of a Registered Professional Surveyor, ensuring accurate data collection and efficient field execution. You’ll operate survey equipment such as robotic total stations and GPS receivers, while maintaining detailed field notes, managing equipment, and upholding safety standards across all activities.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead field survey crews in the execution of boundary, ALTA/ACSM, topographic, route, and construction surveys
Operate and maintain survey equipment, including robotic total stations and GPS receivers
Collect accurate field data, including measurements, notes, and sketches, to support survey deliverables
Ensure efficient daily field operations, including task planning, crew coordination, and adherence to project requirements
Maintain and inspect survey equipment and vehicles to ensure proper working condition
Follow and promote health and safety standards and standard operating procedures in all field activities
Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, and office staff to support project completion

Our Charlotte office is home to a collaborative and growing team of professionals in one of the Southeast’s most vibrant cities. Located near both the mountains and the coast, Charlotte offers a unique mix of urban energy, outdoor recreation, and Southern charm. With top-rated schools, a thriving downtown, and a strong sense of community, Charlotte is a great place to live, work, and grow.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a survey crew chief or in a similar field leadership role
Proficiency operating GPS survey equipment, robotic total stations, and electronic data collectors
Knowledge of land surveying principles, techniques, and standard field practices
Experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, and boundary documentation
Familiarity with computer-aided drafting concepts and survey data workflows
Understanding of construction layout procedures and civil engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of industry safety standards and field safety practices
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Preferred Capabilities

Experience working on ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys and complex boundary determinations
Familiarity with survey data processing or CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience training or mentoring junior field staff
Strong coordination skills when working with multi-disciplinary project teams
Experience supporting construction stakeout for commercial or infrastructure projects

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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