Junior Survey Crew Chief

Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving challenges, and contributing to projects that shape communities? NV5 is seeking a Junior Survey Crew Chief to join our growing Geomatics team in Meridian, Idaho. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced survey professional ready to take the next step into a field leadership role while working alongside experienced surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This position is primarily field-based and involves leading small survey crews in support of boundary, topographic, construction, right-of-way, and control surveys. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

WHY NV5?

At NV5, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surveyors, engineers, scientists, and geospatial professionals on projects that improve communities throughout Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a one or two-person field crew performing:
• Survey control surveys
• Boundary and cadastral surveys
• Right-of-way surveys
• Topographic surveys
• Construction staking and layout
• Operate and maintain survey equipment including robotic total stations, GNSS receivers, digital levels, scanners, and data collectors.
• Collect accurate field measurements, observations, sketches, and documentation.
• Perform field calculations and quality control reviews to ensure accurate and complete data collection.
• Maintain organized electronic field records and comply with company data management standards.
• Assist with office-related tasks including data reduction, calculations, drafting support, and staking computations using Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
• Review field deliverables for completeness and accuracy, including field notes, data collection files, and computation sheets.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, survey staff, clients, contractors, and utility representatives.
• Promote a safe work environment and adhere to all company and project safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• 4+ years of land surveying experience with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Experience operating GNSS, robotic total station, and digital level equipment.
• Proficiency with electronic data collection systems and field software.
• Understanding of construction staking procedures, monumentation, and field markings.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, plats, and survey records.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel for project assignments, occasionally up to two weeks at a time. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• LSIT, CST, or other surveying-related certification.
• Trimble Access, Trimble Business Center, and Civil 3D experience.
• UAV experience and FAA Part 107 certification.
• 3D laser scanning experience.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring field personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of survey measurement principles and sources of error.
• Ability to evaluate survey data for completeness, accuracy, and precision.
• Knowledge of boundary evidence, public land survey systems, property corner recovery, and cadastral surveying principles.
• Ability to download, process, review, and edit field-collected survey data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining project schedules.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

This position regularly requires walking on uneven terrain, hiking steep slopes, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment, digging monument holes, setting stakes and rebar, operating brush-cutting equipment, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role may also require operation of UTVs, climbing stairs, prolonged standing, and occasional extended periods of computer work.

Employees must comply with all company safety policies and project-specific safety requirements.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.