Survey Crew Chief

As a Survey Crew Chief for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will work both independently as well as with crew members conducting the field survey work relating to boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys, topographic surveys, photo control surveys, route surveys, and construction stakeout under the responsible charge of the Registered Professional Surveyor. You will be responsible for the efficient operation of the field crew using standard operating procedures and current health and safety standards. The daily duties include the operation of robotic total stations and GPS receivers to accurately collect relevant data and information in a concise manner as well as cut brush, drive stakes, take detailed notes and diagrams and maintain company equipment and survey vehicles.

2 years minimum experience as a Crew Chief;
• Proficient at field note taking;
• Proficient at survey equipment setup and use including Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Trimble scanners, tripods, backsights, layout rods, levels, handheld lasers, and other common survey equipment;
• Proficient with field data collection and transfer;
• Proficient with descriptor coding, file upload and download;
• Proficient with Trimble R-10 GPS or later and TSC3 or later data collector or similar;
• Understanding of coordinate translation, rotation, and datum adjustment with data collector;
• Experience with job setup and project calibration with Trimble TSC3 or similar;
• Experience with Arizona State Plane coordinate system;
• Experience with field procedure associated with Boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, Records of Surveys, and Civil Design surveys;
• Punctual and reliable;
• An understanding of the principles and mathematics of surveying;
• Experience using cut sheets and staking sheets for construction staking;
• Practiced at reading construction plans and construction staking;
• College level survey courses, professional courses, technical courses, self-study a plus;
• Valid State of Arizona driver's license is mandatory.

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 and affirmative action 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.