Land Surveying Crew Chief

Description

If you’re an experienced surveyor ready to take your career further, Nobis Group gives you the chance to make a lasting impact. As a 100% employee-owned company, your work goes beyond the field—you have a direct stake in the success of every project and the communities we support across New England.

We’re looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief ready to step into a leadership role and guide a field survey crew to deliver precise, reliable results. As a Land Surveying Crew Chief, you’ll combine technical expertise with strong decision-making to navigate changing environments, ensuring every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

At Nobis we believe great surveyors are developed through hands-on experience, mentorship, and meaningful project work.  We are seeing a motivated Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) who is eager to grow their technical expertise while pursuing professional licensure.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will support a variety of projects throughout New England, including land development, transportation, environmental, commercial, municipal, and energy-related projects.  You will work closely with professional Licensed Land Surveyors who are committed to mentoring the next generation of surveying professionals.

Why Nobis Stands Out As An Employer-of-Choice

• You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner
• Generous PTO and floating holidays
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, FSA/HRA, 401k, parental leave)
• Paid volunteer time and community-focused work
• Real career growth through mentorship and leadership pathways
• A supportive environment where your ideas matter
• A multiple-year winner of New Hampshire’s Best Places to Work, earning a distinguished place in the Hall of Fame.

Position Overview

The Land Surveying Crew Chief (CC) serves as the lead field surveyor, responsible for directing survey crews and executing precise fieldwork based on office-developed plans and documentation. This role requires strong technical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to adapt survey methods to varying terrain and conditions. The Land Surveying Crew Chief also represents the organization in the field, maintaining professional interactions with clients, landowners, and contractors while ensuring safe and efficient crew operations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA surveys
• Collect and process field data using GPS, robotic total stations, and other survey technologies
• Assist with research of deeds, plans, easements, and land records
• Prepare survey plans and technical documents
• Coordinate with engineer, environmental scientists, and project managers
• Support construction layout and field staking activities
• At all times, conduct field surveys in a safe manner in all climates, including the enforcement of safety procedures, conducting job-site safety briefings, monitoring traffic control and/or hazardous conditions, and ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety practices are followed by all members of the crew
• Maintain survey equipment data integrity standards
• Extensive field site travel and other operational needs. Travel can be extensive at times
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Nobis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Bring With You

• High School diploma or GED and understanding of a variety of field survey equipment
• 3-5 years of experience leading a survey crew
• Ability to follow detailed and precise instructions from plans, worksheet, field notes, etc.
• Communication skills of a professional manner and the ability to coordinate workflow daily
• Ability to resolve discrepancies in plans or conditions and able to adjust methods to accomplish and complete necessary work
• Valid driver's license is required
• Ability to learn and operate electronic surveying instruments and train staff as needed, along with ability for using a computer and other software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey software
• Familiarity with GPS, GIS, drones, and emerging geospatial technologies
• LSIT designation or actively pursuing LSIT status is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS, or a related field is strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (construction safety) is helpful along with any survey or civil technology coursework