Survey Field Crew Chief - Construction

About Us
Who are we?

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I-81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

What is our purpose?
Provide Value · Create Opportunity · Enhance Community

What are our Core Values?

Accountable— We each take responsibility for our actions, commitments, and delivering results.
Loyal— We demonstrate dedication and faithfulness to the company, the team, and its goals. That support carries through to our clients and community.
Passionate— We approach our work with enthusiasm, energy, and a deep commitment to excellence.
Honest— Communication is central to how we work. We communicate with integrity, transparency, and authenticity, even when it is difficult.
Adaptive— We embrace change and flexibility with a positive mindset and adjust to new challenges and environments.

Why people build a career here
Racey Engineering is a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia firm. You will find a family-oriented culture that cares about you and your family, and about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You will work on projects across the Commonwealth while we support you as you learn and grow your technical and professional skills. We are looking for people who share our values and want to contribute to a strong work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance - $0 deductible, with 75% of the employee premium paid by Racey
• Group term life insurance
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing option
• Paid leave and holidays
• Education and tuition reimbursement, including EIT and PE
• Referral bonus program

Listing summary

Run a construction survey crew on roads, bridges, and heavy civil work across the I-81 corridor. Stakeout, layout, and as-builts - this is a construction-focused crew, not a boundary crew.

About the role

Racey Engineering is hiring a Survey Field Crew Chief for construction work. You will run a crew doing construction stakeout and layout on VDOT and municipal transportation projects, bridges, utilities, and private commercial site work, and you will be the person the contractor and the inspector look for when a grade or an offset is in question.

This crew is deliberately construction-focused. If your background is boundary and ALTA work, look at our Survey Crew Chief - Boundary and Mapping posting instead.

What you'll do

• Lead a field crew performing construction stakeout, layout, control, and as-built surveys.
• Set and check horizontal and vertical control; verify datum and calibration before layout begins.
• Operate manual and robotic total stations, levels, and GPS with electronic data collection.
• Stake roadway alignments, grades, structures, drainage, and utilities from plans and cut sheets.
• Prepare accurate field notes, record changed conditions, and submit notes and daily time logs per procedure.
• Coordinate daily with contractors, superintendents, and inspectors on site.
• Perform quantity topo and earthwork volume shots supporting pay quantities.
• Maintain and inventory assigned equipment, supplies, and vehicles.
• Train and mentor instrument operators and field crew assistants.

What you need

• 5 or more years of construction surveying field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to run a crew independently on an active construction site.
• Proficient with robotic total stations and GPS (Leica, and Carlson) and electronic data collection.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, profiles, cross sections, and cut sheets.
• Working knowledge of VDOT survey and construction requirements.
• A valid, insurable driver's license.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.

Nice to have

• Bridge, heavy civil, and transportation layout experience.
• Carlson SurveyPC for field data software.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30, MOT, first aid, or CPR certifications.
• 3D laser scanning experience.
• Progress toward CST Certifications, Surveyor-in-Training, or PLS licensure - Racey reimburses study courses and exam fees.

Travel and schedule

• Full-time, 8-hour shifts with overtime and per diem available; this is field work in all seasons.
• Regular presence on active construction sites and undeveloped terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Travel throughout Virginia with frequent overnight assignments.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Compensation

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour, set by experience. Overtime and bonus opportunities are available.

Equal Opportunity
Racey Engineering, PLLC, in accordance with State and Federal laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or veteran status. Racey Engineering, PLLC is required by law and by virtue of its contract(s) with the federal government to take affirmative action to employ women, minorities, otherwise qualified disabled individuals, and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans. Racey Engineering, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40