What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at KCW Engineering Technologies?
KCW Engineering Technologies was voted one of The Daily Record's Best Companies to work for in Maryland in 2023, 2024, and 2025!
At KCW, we provide real-time opportunities for career growth and mentorship, creating a brighter future for the communities we serve. KCW is a women-owned firm with over 40 years of experience designing projects within the Baltimore-Washington Area. Our diverse expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, electrical distribution engineering, and traffic control design and inspections. KCW has the unique experience to service everything on the utility pole.
Our foundational principles of opportunity, mentorship, and servant leadership continue in KCW’s structure today. We foster a culture that celebrates and supports our team’s lives inside and outside KCW. We welcome cross-training across departments enabling team members to diversify their skills, grow their careers, and expand our capabilities for our clients. KCW is just as committed to giving back to local communities as they are to designing them. Our team gives back year-round supporting House of Ruth Maryland, STEM mentorship of the next generation, and veteran efforts.
KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Survey Crew Chief for our Land Surveying Group in Glen Burnie, MD. In this role, you will perform various types of land surveys including but not limited to topographical, boundary/right-of-way, as-built, planimetric and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
Responsibilities
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At KCW, we provide real-time opportunities for career growth and mentorship, creating a brighter future for the communities we serve. KCW is a women-owned firm with over 40 years of experience designing projects within the Baltimore-Washington Area. Our diverse expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, electrical distribution engineering, and traffic control design and inspections. KCW has the unique experience to service everything on the utility pole.
Our foundational principles of opportunity, mentorship, and servant leadership continue in KCW’s structure today. We foster a culture that celebrates and supports our team’s lives inside and outside KCW. We welcome cross-training across departments enabling team members to diversify their skills, grow their careers, and expand our capabilities for our clients. KCW is just as committed to giving back to local communities as they are to designing them. Our team gives back year-round supporting House of Ruth Maryland, STEM mentorship of the next generation, and veteran efforts.
KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Survey Crew Chief for our Land Surveying Group in Glen Burnie, MD. In this role, you will perform various types of land surveys including but not limited to topographical, boundary/right-of-way, as-built, planimetric and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
Responsibilities
- Understand survey scope and execute a plan to complete the survey on time
- Keep accurate field notes and sketches
- Kickoff meeting to review project scope with survey team before, during and after project completion
- Ability to solve problems in field and provide a solution
- Mentor and train crew field personnel
- Must be proficient in the operation of Trimble total-stations/GPS and data-collectors
- Perform mathematical computations/calculations in field
- Ability to occasionally work as a one-person crew utilizing robotic and GPS equipment
- A valid current drivers license
- Physically able to lift 50 pounds, walk long distances across all terrains and work in all weather conditions.
- Perform topographical, boundary/right of way, as-built, planimetric, laser scanning and ALTA/NSPS Surveys or similar experience
- Adhere to proper procedures and methods to complete surveys
- Knowledge and experience with Trimble survey equipment including maintenance, cleaning and adjusting survey instruments
- Ability to work independently and without direct onsite supervision
- Know how to use Microsoft Office Applications, Laptop
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be very punctual and reliable
- Certified Survey Technician Level I or above
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Instrument Man performing topographical, boundary/right of way, as-built, planimetric, laser scanning and ALTA/NSPS Surveys or similar experience
- Civil 3D/Carlson experience is a plus
- Ability to perform field work and then process in the office, or the willingness to learn is a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent
- $30.00-$40.00/hour (equal to $62,400-$83,200 annually)
- Position eligible for overtime
- Position eligible for discretionary bonuses at the sole discretion of the company
- Company-paid mental health program
- 401(k) with match
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- $25,000 company-paid Life insurance
- Supplemental Life and Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Salary : $62,400 - $83,200