Survey Crew Chief

Indianapolis, IN
Survey Department
Full-Time

Summary:

The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for measuring, inspecting, updating, and documenting many different types of surveys using specialized surveying instruments for the creation of topographical maps and boundary surveys as well as for construction layout purposes.  

Responsibilities:

  • Setup, adjust, and operate equipment used at surveying job sites.
  • Measure, record, and calculate data based on readings from instruments.
  • Layout and recover markings, stakes, and other such signifiers at job sites.
  • Maintains survey monument tie sheets including the horizontal and vertical data shown thereon.
  • Performs surveying calculations including traverses and level loops for projects involving the maintenance of the public lands survey monumentation.
  • Perform and surveys for maintenance, location, and relocation of section corners through use of GPS equipment and/or conventional surveying equipment.
  • Perform construction surveys for roads, bridges, development sites, buildings, and other properties.
  • Perform surveys that define the boundaries of real property and that establish rights-of-way on county roads.
  • Perform surveys to resolve title discrepancies.
  • Perform basic field calculations when requested including closing and adjusting level loops and calculating coordinate data for use in GPS navigation.
  • Uses a variety of instruments including levels, total stations, and GPS equipment.
  • Responsible for maintenance of the data collectors structurally and internally, ensuring the field data is downloaded from them daily, along with field notes and other data gathered.
  • Provide checking of as-built conditions that require the use of surveying techniques.
  • Prepares documentation of surveying activities.
  • Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
  • Compiles notes, sketches and records of data obtained, and work performed.

Other Related Skills:

  • Strong work ethic.
  • Time management.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Team player.
  • Works within precise limits or standard of accuracy.
  • Plans work and select proper tools.
  • Visualizes objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
  • Strong decision-making skills.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • 5+ years of surveying for boundary, topo, and construction projects.
  • Familiar with all types of survey equipment.
  • Trimble software, preferably Trimble Access.
  • UAV license is not required but would be a plus.
  • AutoCAD is not required but would be a plus.

Kapur is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

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About Us

Kapur & Associates is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 425 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Kapur & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.