Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Williamsburg, Virginia office is seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our team.
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
- 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 and a good driving record
- 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 employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.