Land Survey Crew Chief at Pennoni in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that was founded over five decades ago! We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available while learning how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape; this ultimately contributes to resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse & iconic projects around the globe!


We are hiring for a Survey Crew Chief to contribute to our land surveying projects on a full-time, direct basis in the Philadelphia, PA area.



Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a field survey crew in geodetic surveys with all facets of land surveying for a variety of projects: Boundary, ALTA/NSPS Land Title, topographic, construction stakeout, HD Laser Scanning, etc.
• Maintain proficiency with the operation of total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
• Maintain the ability to work independently as well as part of a small crew (up to 3 people).
• Perform post-processing and QA/QC checks on work (including reduction of field notes as well as comparing design slopes & grades to field-located information).
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to delivering excellent customer service exemplified by the finished work product; this person is expected to deliver high-quality work for both support services as well as tangible end-products.
• Prepare field notes & drawings in order to perform complex survey calculations.
• Instruct / train survey crew in surveying & mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures.
• Travel for work (as needed).
• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of professional experience working in Field / Land Surveying.

This person will be expected to work in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver's License and have a clean driving record (with the ability to pass a US-DOT Driver Check).


Additionally, this role will require passing client-required Alcohol and Drug Testing without issue.



Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of relevant Surveying training; active Survey credentials is a plus!
• Experience working with Surveying for Engineering and/or Planning projects; experience working in the consulting engineering & planning services industry is a plus!
• Experience working in field-based roles with physically-demanding tasks.
• Proven expertise with modern Survey methods / procedures, best practices, and technologies.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies / tools (e.g.: Total Stations, Data Collectors, HDLS, GIS, etc.); experience with Trimble RTS (Robotic Total Stations), Trimble RTK GPS, and/or Leica RTC360 High-Definition Laser Scanning equipment is a plus!
• Genuine interest in building a surveying career - the ideal candidate has an authentic desire to grow and expand their knowledge in land surveying beyond what they already know!
• Proficiency on all standard Microsoft Office software applications, especially with MS-Excel.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work and solve problems with a high-level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment as a Team Player with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while effectively adapting to new situations, multi-tasking, and prioritizing multiple assignments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work With Us?


Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm. At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of Pennoni's individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole; we offer many opportunities to help you build your career! We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.


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