Survey Crew Chief

Overview

As a Survey Crew Chief for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you’ll lead field survey activities supporting a variety of projects, including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary and topographic surveys, route surveys, and construction layout. Working under the responsible charge of a Registered Professional Surveyor, you’ll perform field survey work both independently and alongside crew members while ensuring accurate and efficient data collection.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the field crew, following established standard operating procedures and health and safety requirements. You’ll utilize surveying technologies including Trimble GPS, total stations, scanners, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to collect accurate field data while maintaining detailed field notes, diagrams, and organized project files.

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 crews performing ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, and construction layout
• Perform field survey activities independently and as part of a survey crew under the responsible charge of a Registered Professional Surveyor
• Operate Trimble GPS equipment, total stations, scanners, UAVs, and other surveying equipment to accurately collect field data
• Coordinate the efficient day-to-day operation of field crews and survey activities
• Maintain detailed and accurate field notes, diagrams, survey records, and data files
• Manage and organize collected field data for use by project teams
• Follow established standard operating procedures and applicable health and safety requirements
• Coordinate with surveyors and project teams to support accurate and timely project delivery

Our Greenville office is located in one of South Carolina’s most desirable and fast-growing regions, known for its strong economy and high quality of life. Set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville offers a vibrant downtown, award-winning parks and trails, excellent schools, and a thriving arts and food scene. With easy access to outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a growing professional network, Greenville is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of survey crew chief experience
• Skilled in the use of GPS devices, data collectors and/or Total Station
• Work requires independent judgment and initiative
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of land surveying
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and instruments used in computer aided drafting
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices and construction specifications, plans, and regulations related to construction
• Knowledge of industry specific safe workplace principles and practices
• Albility to operate motorized equipment
• Ability to work outdoors under various field conditions
• Valid Driver's License

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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