Survey Crew Chief - Geomatics

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Westbrook, ME office has needs for remote based, per diem, traveling Geomatics/Survey Crew Chiefs to join our Geomatics Team to support national project needs. These positions are per-diem, require travel, working 6 days per week, 10 hours per day, on large scale surveying projects that support natural gas pipeline, electric transmission, and other large scale energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises members of the geomatics/survey crew

• Guides and redirects geomatics staff to stay on course with budget and schedule

• Formulates workflow plans to complete various types of geomatics projects based on instructions provided

• Oversees field operations surveys (e.g., boundary, topographic, control, construction, ALTA/NSPS, engineering, As-Built/post construction, reality capture)

• Analyzes and interprets public records research (e.g., deeds, plans, other pertinent documents for the project)

• Supervises operation of data collection systems (e.g., manual, and robotic total station, digital and auto levels, GPS instruments, reality capture equipment)

• Ensures accurate layout and measurement of land surfaces

• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles

• Communicates with the public as needed

• Documents all phases of work through field notes, daily reports, and other project documentation

Skills and Attributes

• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in the field using surveying equipment (e.g., GPS instruments, manual and robotic total station, reality capture equipment)

• Experience using various survey and/or reality capture software

• Solid knowledge of geomatics mathematics (e.g., fundamental geometry and trigonometry) and geomatics data collection principles, practices, methods, and procedures

• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural and structural drawings

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geomatics/professional land surveying experience

• 3 years of progressive geomatics/survey crew chief experience in leading and supervising field crews

• High school diploma or GED

• Degree in Geomatics, Survey Engineering, or Engineering preferred (college degree can substitute for experience)

• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D desirable, but not required

• Experience with Microstation, Inroads and OpenRoads desirable, but not required

• Experience with Leica survey equipment desirable, but not required

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desirable, but not required

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must be willing to travel and stay overnight for assignments outside local area

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs

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Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

• Focus on learning, development, and career growth

• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently 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 a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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