Survey Crew Chief

Eden Prairie, MN, us on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Since 1979, EVS has been serving our clients' Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Land Surveying and Environmental needs. Our firm offers services to meet the demands of a variety of projects for private corporations, governmental agencies, contractors, developers, and architects. Our team consists of a combination of Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Land Surveyors, and support personnel.

We are looking for a Survey Crew Chief to run a survey crew for mapping and construction projects. This candidate will be supervisor of a field survey crew engaged in various types of surveys including performing boundary traverses, location surveys, level runs, retracement surveys, staking subdivisions, bridges, highways and commercial developments. The crew chief will document all phases of survey work.

  • High School diploma or GED and 4 years’ experience as a Survey Crew Chief. Two years of college preferred.
  • LSIT or Certified Survey Technician Level 3 also preferred.
  • MnDOT and Railroad staking experience a plus.
  • Ability to understand and operate total stations with electronic data collecting capabilities.
  • Must have the ability to run Trimble GPS and robotic total stations
  • Ability to work with computer programs and perform calculations such as algebra and trigonometry and compute arcs, angles and distances from surface data.
  • Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
  • Ability to walk long distances and be able to lift 50 lbs. of equipment.
  • Availability for out-of-town work a plus.
  • Must have good handwriting skills for marking lath and recording field notes.
  • Clean driving record required.
  • Must have or be prepared to obtain OSHA 10-hour training, Railway Safety training and additional project related safety certifications.

EVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Lead survey crew for mapping, boundary, construction, and data collection projects.

Job title

Survey Crew Chief

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

civil engineering

Location requirements

Eden Prairie, MN, on-site, some out-of-town work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

total stationsGPSalgebratrigonometryconstruction plans

Preferred skills

MnDOTRailroad stakingOSHA 10-hoursafety certifications

Specializations

boundary surveysconstruction surveysGPStotal stationsland surveying
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Eden Prairie, MN, USA

On-site City