Survey Crew Chief

Civil Science is currently seeking a qualified Survey Crew Chief to join our Williston or Dickinson, North Dakota team. The Survey Crew Chief will be responsible for conducting field survey activities that will include design and construction surveys for land development, transportation projects, and municipal infrastructure related projects. This is a full-time benefited position with over-time pay, company provided vehicle and survey equipment, safety gear, and opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Lead Surveyor to maintain accurate records of the progress of project
• Engage in extended work hours while stationed at a road construction site, undertaking responsibilities such as construction staking and conducting quantity surveys.
• Collaborate with Civil Science Construction Inspection team to complete survey requests in an accurate and timely manner
• Gather field survey data through the use of conventional surveying and GPS methods
• Operate and maintain survey instruments, such as total stations, GPS, and data collectors.
• Primary project duties will focus on the Watford City area, with potential involvement in additional projects across different regions.

Requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Proficient in the use of total station (conventional and robotic) and GPS (RTK, VRS and static) instruments
• Strong experience in boundary, topographic, control surveys, and construction staking for site development
• Commitment to safety and adherence to industry regulations
• Ability to travel to projects as needed
• A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one

Preferred Requirements:

• College training or LS is a plus
• A High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years relevant experience
• Experience with transportation projects
• Experience with Trimble equipment (total station and GPS)
• Experience with laser scanning instruments, GPS data processing, AutoCAD and Civil3D

About Civil Science

Civil Science is a full-service civil engineering firm established in 2002 through an employee buyout of a local firm which has been continuously providing consulting engineering services since 1978. Civil Science provides services through the expertise of highly qualified professional engineers, licensed surveyors, planners, and a support pool of technicians to a wide array of both public sector and private clientele in multiple states. In 2015, Civil Science transitioned to a 100% Employee-Owned company in order to benefit our employees and clients through increased collaboration and commitment.

In addition to employee ownership in our firm, we will provide you with continued career growth by combining your technical expertise, work ethic, and ability to market/manage projects, with our 30 plus years of experience, world class professionals, and long-term vision as we continue our growth. If joining a firm that offers employee ownership, leadership and mentoring opportunities, established client relationships, and a vision towards growth piques your interest then we look forward to hearing from you!

What We Offer

• Real Ownership in the Firm: While most companies offer you the option to purchase stock at some undisclosed time in the future, Civil Science is an employee-owned firm that maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which provides significant opportunities for career growth and savings for retirement.
• Growth: Since Civil Science is an agile firm, it allows our employees the freedom to own their projects, and step into new, exciting roles without the red tape of large corporations.
• Work-Life Integration: At Civil Science, our priority is to make sure your work is compatible with your life outside of the office, allowing you time to enjoy with your family or engage in hobbies.
• PTO/Holidays: Civil Science offers an annual three weeks of paid time off, six holidays, and two floating holidays to use at your convenience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability: In an effort to prepare for the unexpected, we offer 100% employer covered Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We maintain a culture focused on individual development and believe in continuing to perfect our craft.
• Additional Retirement Benefits: In addition to our ESOP, Civil Science offers a 401K plan.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.