Crew Chief/Survey Technician

At IMEG , one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.

We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2500 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.

From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.

We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.

We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact.

We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Crew Chief / Survey Technician in our Charlotte, NC office.

As a Crew Chief / Survey Technician you will be responsible for providing production surveying duties under leadership from the Senior Survey Technician and Land Surveyor.

Responsible for calculations and surveying judgment based on prior surveying experience. As needed, the Crew Chief / Survey Technician is responsible for the supervision and participation in daily operations of all field activities including boundary, topographic and as built surveys, and construction layout.

Some key duties and responsibilities include :

Create and review field instructions

Perform moderately complex survey tasks

Operation and assistance of operation of GPS equipment, total stations, levels, data collectors and other survey equipment

Act as party chief or field crew as requested by Land Surveyor to complete survey field work

Complete boundary reductions and mapping / topographic field reduction in CAD software program, QC with Land Surveyor in charge

Review processed data and field notes for quality control prior to and during data reduction. Downloads, maintains, and verifies accuracy of project survey data and reports and manages survey database

Provide staking computations, staking / control exhibits and survey crew instructions for construction staking projects

Complete corner recordation forms and other close out documentation

Perform field work for land surveying scopes of work including construction staking, boundary location, ALTA / NSPS Land Title Surveys, topography surveys and performing routine survey / engineering computations for various project types

Assist CAD Techs in preparing plans and plats describing in detail the surveys performed using word processing and Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software

Operate a company vehicle and equipment

Observe safety and security procedures

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are :

Broad knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.

Expert knowledge of modern survey devices and modern survey methods.

Proficiency with basic survey and mathematical calculations and coordinate geometry.

Proficiency with data collector

Perform minor trig computations

Demonstrated aptitude to understand calculations, alignments, and instructions for field work

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents with excellent communication skills

Knowledge and ability to deal with public and governmental agencies, manage field crews, and schedule equipment and supplies

Proficient in on-site office operation, office workflow processes and problem-solving techniques

Understanding survey operations and identifies potential problems

Working knowledge of CAD software functionality.

Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), Leica, Digital Level, and Trimble Geomatics Office (TGO), Trimble Business Center (TBC) software

Travel may be required

Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by IMEG carrier

Education and experience requirements are :

Associates Degree in Land Surveying or Minor in Land Surveying preferred

Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certificate is preferred

6+ years of experience

Experience with GPS applications including RTK and static control surveys

Experience with overseeing work quality, training and instructing crew members on company standards and methodologies

So, what are you waiting for?Apply today!

IMEG Corp. , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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