Survey Crew Chief
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Recruiter
Mason Curtis is an Energy, Infrastructure & Construction Specialist at Sterling Engineering with more than seven years of recruiting experience, including one year with Sterling. He focuses on connecting skilled candidates with opportunities across energy, infrastructure, and construction, helping clients build strong teams while supporting candidates through meaningful career moves.
Mason is committed to understanding each candidate’s experience, goals, and potential, then advocating for opportunities where they can succeed long-term. His approach is rooted in persistence, communication, and a genuine desire to help people move forward in their careers.
That commitment is reflected in the feedback he receives from candidates. One candidate shared that Mason went above and beyond to help them earn an interview opportunity, even when they were up against individuals with more experience. Mason’s advocacy helped open the door to a role where the candidate now feels valued, supported, and grateful to be part of a company they respect.
For Mason, recruiting is about more than filling positions. It is about creating opportunities that can have a lasting impact on people’s lives, careers, and futures.