Sr. Survey Crew Chief

Houston Engineering, Inc.

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Fargo, ND, us on site Until 8/21/2026 6+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Job Location: Fargo, ND

Survey Crew Chief

At Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI) we are scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, programmers, and surveyors providing innovative and practical leading-edge water quality and sustainability solutions to public, private and non-profit clients. Our unique perspectives on joining web technology with engineering science has made us a leader in the development of climate and environmental decision support systems.

Our Fargo office is looking to expand its services in Surveying. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found here!

 

 

Job Description

  • Travel to various jobsites to obtain necessary survey data and jobsite information.
  • Gather field survey data to determine precise location & measurements of points, elevations, and contours, etc.
  • Process survey data, ensuring compliance to applicable regulations and professional standards.
  • Perform simple surveying calculations, deed research, deed plotting and map checks.
  • Perform quality control checks of plats and drawings prepared by other technicians.
  • Ensure schedules and productivity objectives are achieved.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years progressive field and office experience in route survey projects, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, DTM projects, and construction surveys using GPS survey techniques.
  • Excellent computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office, Auto CAD/Civil 3D and/or Micro Station.
  • Trimble survey equipment experience preferred.
  • Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven work history, strong work ethic and team-player attitude.
  • Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

About this role

Summary

Lead survey projects, collect data, ensure quality, meet schedules, using GPS and AutoCAD tools.

Job title

Sr. Survey Crew Chief

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Fargo, ND; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

GPS survey techniquesAuto CAD/Civil 3DMicro Stationdriver's license

Preferred skills

Trimble survey equipment

Specializations

GPStopographic surveysboundary analysisDTMconstruction surveys
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fargo, ND, USA

On-site City