Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Survey Crew Chief

Architecture & Civil EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRiverdale, UT, USA$45 - $60 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Competence in using conventional survey equipment and GPS systems, including digital levels, to collect data or place construction control.
Knowledge of field techniques for boundary retracement, design support, construction surveying support, topographic mapping, and right-of-way mapping.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including leading field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveying projects.
At least 5 years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, with the ability to plan daily field operations, assign work, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality deliverables.
Ability to lead and develop survey crews, maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, and independently resolve field-related challenges.
Willingness and ability to initially work primarily in the field, with the ability to perform office tasks.
Experience in topographic, transportation, ALTA/NSPS, and land boundary surveys; subdivisions and records of survey; elevation certificates; construction staking; and data management.
Fluency with Trimble equipment.
Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Microsoft Office, and Office applications.
Experience using linework codes with topographic surveys.
Knowledge of UDOT and local safety standards.
A valid driver's license and ability to meet Horrocks' fleet and safety requirements, including passing a motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

Produce clear, informative, and accurate field notes.
Complete daily topographic, boundary, and control surveys efficiently for design and construction surveys.
Communicate with clients' on-site representatives as needed to confirm satisfaction with work performed and relay their needs to the office support team.
Identify and report unique or potential construction difficulties to the office support team.
Analyze survey maps and locate monumentation and physical evidence needed to retrace property lines.
Ensure field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office support team.
Perform field and office tasks.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to first- and second-order control surveys.
Mobile, aerial, and ground-based lidar scanning experience.
OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Survey Crew Chief, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects while developing diverse skill sets.

Competent in using conventional survey equipment and GPS systems in the collection of data or the placement of construction control. Including digital levels.
Well-versed in all field techniques related to boundary retracement, design support, and construction surveying support, topographic mapping, and Right of Way mapping.
Responsible for clear, informative, and accurate field notes.
Efficiently complete daily topographic, boundary and control surveys for design and construction surveys
Communicate with the client’s on-site representatives, when needed, to ensure satisfaction with work performed and the communication of his needs to the office support team.
Identify and report unique or potential construction difficulties to the office support team
Analyze survey maps, locate monumentation and physical evidence required in the retracement of property lines
Ensures that field information is accurately collected and transferred to the office support team
Comfortable performing field and office tasks.

This position requires the operation of a company vehicle. All candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Employment is contingent upon meeting Horrocks' Fleet & Safety minimum requirements. Candidates will be asked to provide consent for the MVR check as part of the hiring process.

8-10+years of progressively responsible surveying experience, including experience leading field survey crews on transportation, municipal, land development, and boundary surveying projects.
5+ years of experience serving as a Survey Crew Chief or equivalent leadership role, with demonstrated ability to plan daily field operations, assign work, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality deliverables.
Proven ability to lead and develop survey crews, maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and clients, and resolve field-related challenges independently.
Must be willing and able to initially work primarily in the field, but also have the ability to work on office tasks
Experience in topographic surveys, transportation surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, land boundary surveys, subdivisions and records of survey, elevation certificates, construction staking, and data management. Exposure to first and second-order control surveys is a plus
Fluent with Trimble equipment. Mobile, aerial, and ground-based lidar scanning experience a plus
Working knowledge of Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Office, and MS Office. OPUS solution experience and point cloud exposure are a plus
Experience in using linework codes with Topo Surveys
Knowledge of UDOT and local safety standards

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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