Survey Crew Chief

Overview : ABOUT THE POSITION

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you ready to elevate your career and lead a dynamic team of professionals in the field of Geomatics? VHB is actively seeking a talented and dedicated Survey Crew Chief for our Virginia Beach, Virginia office.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that values innovation, professional growth, and exceptional project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of a survey crew in the performance of Boundary / ALTA surveys, Topographic surveys, Construction and post construction surveys, and transportation surveys.

Maintain proper care of survey equipment

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements

Maintain documentation of all phases of survey work

Perform public records research

Use public records in execution of survey field work

Skills and Abilities

Proficient in reading, understanding, and evaluating the significance of survey, right-of-way, engineering and architectural drawings with respect to each survey project

Proficient in operation of total station with electronic data collecting capability

Proficient in operation of GPS equipment

Proficient in operation of auto level equipment

Proficient in field survey methods and techniques

Ability to perform tasks independently and to assign and review work of others

Possess excellent communication skills

Proficient in fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Team oriented with strong capability to work independently

Motivated to lead and mentor others

Desire for continued growth in the Land Surveying profession

Qualifications

1+ years of progressive professional land surveying experience

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying / Engineering or related field helpful, but not required

High school diploma or GED

Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D desirable, but not required

Experience with Microstation, Inroads and OpenRoads desirable, but not required

Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desirable, but not required

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area (anticipated to be less than 15% of assignments)

Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes :

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race / ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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