Survey Crew Chief - Rail Services (Travel required)
Core
Lead and manage survey field operations for railroad-related projects, including topographic, boundary, construction staking, and structural surveys on active railroad corridors.
Role type
Senior field survey crew chief (rail infrastructure)
Builds
High-quality survey data and control networks for rail infrastructure clients
Domain
Civil engineering / Rail infrastructure / Land surveying
Required skills
Survey crew leadership, GNSS operation, robotic total station operation, field data collection, QA/QC procedures, safety compliance, travel logistics, equipment maintenance, technical documentation
Preferred skills
FAA Part 107 certification, UAS/Lidar experience, railroad survey experience
Technologies
GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, digital levels, terrestrial scanners, UAV equipment
Responsibilities
Lead and manage survey field operations on rail-related projects; Plan and coordinate travel logistics, lodging, transportation, and field schedules; Maintain, transport, and operate survey equipment; Ensure compliance with railroad safety policies; Perform survey data collection; Train, mentor, and oversee survey technicians; Maintain field notes and quality control procedures; Identify and communicate project risks and operational challenges
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC