Survey Crew Chief

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great! Were looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is looking for a Survey Crew Chief who will perform and lead crew members in activities on a wide variety of surveying projects for public and private sector clients.

Essential Functions:

• Take instructions and follow directions.
• Lead survey crew in executing field surveys accurately and efficiently.
• Supervise other survey crew members in proper surveying techniques and equipment operations.
• Provide survey crew leadership in vehicle, instrument and equipment care and maintenance.
• Develop thorough and accurate field notes, survey reports and calculations.
• Proactively provide routine communications to supervisors and administrative support staff.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Must be available to travel and work overtime occasionally.

What you bring to our firm:

• Associate degree in surveying/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field preferred
• SIT or PLS preferred
• Certified Survey Technician, Level II or III (CST) or ability to obtain within specified timeframe
• Proficient with business software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
• A minimum of 5 years survey experience with Survey Crew Chief experience.
• NCDOT and route survey experience considered a plus
• Position requires comprehensive knowledge of GPS surveying including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.
• Proficiency with field survey instruments (Trimble, Leica)
• Proficiency using laptop computers and data collection software.
• Must be a self-starter and work with little guidance.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a survey crew as required.
• Must be available to travel and work overtime occasionally.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the companys driving (MVR) policy.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds daily

Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 95% of the time
• Moderate noise level
• Travel via automobile on daily basis

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.