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Freelance Geospatial Data Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Data Collection: Gather field data using diverse methods, including conventional, robotic, Global ... Advanced Tech: Experience with Leica Geosystems (HW/SW), Trimble Geospatial (HW/SW), Robotic Total ...

Data Collection: Gather field data using diverse methods, including conventional, robotic, Global ... Advanced Tech: Experience with Leica Geosystems (HW/SW), Trimble Geospatial (HW/SW), Robotic Total ...

Survey Crew Chief

Cary, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients ... Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 ...

Survey Crew Chief

Cary, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients ... Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 ...

Survey Crew Chief

Cary, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients ... Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 ...

Underground Utility Locator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Experience with robotic total stations, data collectors and GPS is preferred * Must be able to ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

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Underground Utility Locator

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Experience with robotic total stations, data collectors and GPS is preferred * Must be able to ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

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FMV-Imagery Analyst

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software ... historical FMV data to extract actionable intelligence. You will work closely with multi ...

FMV-Imagery Analyst

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software ... historical FMV data to extract actionable intelligence. You will work closely with multi ...

Licensed Surveyor

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Working knowledge and experience using Leica, Trimble or equivalent survey data reduction software ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

Licensed Surveyor

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Working knowledge and experience using Leica, Trimble or equivalent survey data reduction software ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

Licensed Surveyor

Raleigh, NC

$70K - $96K/yr

Working knowledge and experience using Leica, Trimble or equivalent survey data reduction software ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

Environmental Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$66K - $87K/yr

Collect, interpret, and document environmental field data in accordance with established methods ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

Environmental Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$66K - $87K/yr

Collect, interpret, and document environmental field data in accordance with established methods ... provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology ...

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Land Survey Crew Chief

Pennoni

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Pennoni rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 449 rated engineering


Job description

Land Survey Crew Chief

Pennoniis seeking an experiencedSurvey Party Chief to join our field surveying operations in the Raleigh, NC area. In this role, you will be Responsible for the daily operation of a survey crew on a wide range of land surveying projects (geodetic, boundary, topographic, and construction staking).

Primary Responsibilities

As a Survey Crew Chief, you will manage all field operations on assigned projects, ensure proper surveying procedures are followed, obtain accurate data collection, efficient field operations, clear documentation, and adherence to project specifications. This position requires strong field leadership, technical survey knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work in outdoor environments across varying site conditions.

Your duties will include:

  • Lead Field Operations:Direct a survey crew in surveys for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering land surveying projects.
  • Technical Proficiency:The ability to operate and maintain total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, and robotic instruments.
  • Data Collection:Gather field data using diverse methods, including conventional, robotic, Global Positioning System (GPS), and aerial/drone technology.
  • Equipment Management:Adjust and calibrate surveying instruments such as prisms, total stations, auto-levels, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
  • Documentation:Prepare detailed field notes and sketches to support complex survey calculations, i.e., field notes, sketches, and calculations typically associated with leveling, traversing, drainage structure inventories, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, and cross-section surveys.
  • Team Leadership:Instruct and train crew members (up to 2 people) on proper surveying methods, demonstrate proper equipment usage and maintenance procedures, and ensure adherence to all required field safety procedures.
  • Quality Control:Perform on-site computations and rigorous QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy.
  • Field Mobility:Safely operate ATVs, UTVs, or similar vehicles as required by project site conditions.
  • Customer Excellence:Deliver high-quality work products that reflect Pennoni's commitment to superior customer service.

Basic Requirements

  • Education:High School Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Experience:4+ years of professional experience in Land Surveying and/or Construction.
  • Compliance:Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (required for field-based roles).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Leadership:Proven experience leading a field crew is strongly preferred.
  • Credentials:Completion of relevant Surveying training; active Survey credentials (LSIT or similar) are a plus.
  • Advanced Tech:Experience with Leica Geosystems (HW/SW), Trimble Geospatial (HW/SW), Robotic Total Stations (RTS), and Faro High-Definition Laser Scanning (HDLS) equipment.
  • Digital Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and GIS applications.
  • Soft Skills:Strong analytical and mathematical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a self-motivated environment.

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About Pennoni

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Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Philadelphia, PA, US

Year founded

1966