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Survey Crew Chief

Timmons Group
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025 CLOSED ON 6/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Crew Chief position at Timmons Group?

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey Group located in our Charleston, SC office location. The Party Chief is responsible for directing the daily activities of assigned Survey Instrument Operator to gather and complete assigned engineering and land surveys.

Essential duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

  • Oversees the day-to-day Field Crew operations to provide field data for boundary surveys, topographical and construction stakeout surveys
  • Oversees and trains individuals to operate total station, level, GPS and data collectors for use in the collection field of survey data
  • Establishes and sets point on construction stakeout projects (curb and gutter, drop inlets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, structures, etc.)
  • Conducts daily maintenance and up-keep of instruments
  • Provides clear and concise field notes including sketches
  • Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle
  • Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, and also be willing to work independently on occasion

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

  • High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of field survey experience
  • Experience with Leica Robotic Total Stations, Data Collectors and GPS preferred
  • Experience with DOT transportation surveying a plus
  • Ability to collect field data in an organized, neat and professional manner for various boundary, topographic, design and construction staking projects
  • PLS/SI preferred but not required
  • The ability to compute, process and map field data will provide the right candidate opportunity and advancement
  • AutoCAD experience a plus
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record required
  • Must be willing to travel on occasion
  • Must be able to carry up to 50 lb. of equipment over all types of terrain
  • All-weather year-round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind-chill factors
  • Other physical attributes of the job, such as hiking, climbing, vegetation management (chopping, cutting, hammering, sawing, etc.)

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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