Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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Survey Crew Chief
2026-02-05
2026-03-11
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Category: Civil Engineering
Job Number: 53669370
Compensation: $65000-75000 / year
Job Description
Title: Survey Crew Chief
Location: Baltimore, MD
Hire Type: Direct hire
Compensation: 65-75K
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Position Summary
The Survey Crew Chief leads and executes a wide range of field survey projects, overseeing daily field operations and guiding survey crews to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe data collection. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership in the field, and the ability to interpret plans and resolve challenges as they arise.
The Survey Crew Chief leads and executes a wide range of field survey projects, overseeing daily field operations and guiding survey crews to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe data collection. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership in the field, and the ability to interpret plans and resolve challenges as they arise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field survey crews on projects including topographic, boundary, ALTA/NSPS, construction stakeout, and FEMA Elevation Certification surveys.
- Operate and maintain advanced survey equipment such as total stations, GPS units, robotic instruments, and 3D scanners.
- Perform survey calculations using trigonometry, geometry, and algebra to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Interpret construction plans, plats, and legal descriptions to support field operations.
- Prepare and maintain clear, accurate, and detailed field notes and documentation.
- Troubleshoot field issues and make real-time decisions to keep projects on schedule.
- Coordinate with clients, project managers, and internal team members to ensure project objectives are met.
- Enforce company safety standards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in land surveying or a related utility-based field.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel full-time to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- NSPS/CST Level II certification.
- Experience with modern survey technologies, including GPS, LiDAR, UAS, and GIS.
- Familiarity with CAD software for map and plan preparation.
Work Environment
- Primarily field-based with outdoor work in varying conditions.
- Requires leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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