Survey Crew Chief

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking a Survey Crew Chief to join our Survey team in Baltimore, MD. This position serves as a field survey technician performing crew chief duties on a field survey crew. The equipment used by WRA survey crews are robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, electronic data collectors, differential levels, and various hand tools necessary to perform the necessary measurements at the project sites. WRA also has 3-D terrestrial scanners for certain surveys. The surveys performed by WRA may be for Land Development, Transportation, Government, Architecture, Environmental, and Infrastructure projects. The types of survey performed may be topographic, control, boundary, right of way, cross-section, construction stakeout, or terrestrial scanning depending on the project needs. These field surveys may occur within Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Success in this position may present opportunity for advancement within the WRA Survey Department when vacancies or department growth occur.

Responsibilities :

• Operate a robotic total station, in robotic mode and manual mode.
• Operate GNSS receivers in several modes : base and rover RTK, network RTK, and Static occupations.
• Operate a Carlson or Trimble field controller for data collection and for stakeout.
• Understand the correct way to locate topographic features to ensure complete mapping and contours can be developed from the field data.
• Keep track of inventory of field supplies in work vehicle.
• Keep detailed field notes and sketches.
• Periodic maintenance and adjustment of survey equipment.
• Operate 3D terrestrial scanner.
• Perform calculations necessary as needed.

Requirements :

All applicants must have the following qualifications :

Applicants with the following preferred qualifications will be strongly considered :

Benefits :

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer :

WRA is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

The expected compensation range for this position is $60,000.00 - $110,000 per year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and / or experience.

Position # : 2344